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Workers and their wages are the collateral damage of the war on inflation

What a wonderful world we live in where a wage rise below inflation will apparently cause greater inflation!

The Guardian - AU · Jun 15, 2022

The Loop: China's special 'military operations', the fruit and veges facing shortages, and BTS on hiatus?

Here's your quick catch-up for this morning's news.

ABC News · Jun 14, 2022

Rising rates send confidence reeling

Consumer confidence has tumbled to multi-year lows in the face of sharply rising interest rates, but low paid workers may gain a lift from a large pay rise.

AAP · Jun 14, 2022

Australia's Reserve Bank has got a lot right, but there's still a case for an inquiry

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is about to commission an independent review of the Reserve Bank of Australia. Refreshingly, his election promise was bipartisan – both sides of politics want it.

The Conversation · Jun 9, 2022

Double-digit drops in capital city property prices likely after RBA rate hikes

Borrowers may find themselves in a ‘mortgage prison’ but low jobless rate means most households should still be able to pay off their loan, experts say

The Guardian - AU · Jun 9, 2022

The Perm passes on RBA rates rise in full

The increased rates will apply to variable home loans and business loans

Newcastle Herald · Jun 9, 2022

Will your bank pass on the rise? What about interest rates for savings accounts? Your interest rate questions answered

Following the RBA's decision to raise the cash rate, many Australians have been left with more questions than answers. Here are your interest rate questions answered.

ABC News · Jun 9, 2022

Alan Kohler: The two great stupidities behind our inflation

Here’s a wild idea for economists to smile at condescendingly: How about the Reserve Bank stands back and lets this inflation episode run its course.

The New Daily · Jun 8, 2022

Payroll jobs grow more slowly than 2021

The Australian Bureau of Statistics said payroll jobs grew by 0.2 per cent in the month to May, recovering after the impact of the Easter holiday in April.

AAP · Jun 8, 2022

Why savers are unlikely to benefit much from the RBA rate hikes

RBA governor Philip Lowe jacked up the cash rate by a surprise 50 basis points on Tuesday. But savers are unlikely to benefit much in the short term.

The New Daily · Jun 8, 2022