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Shares pare early losses but linger at five-week lows

A storm of local and global headwinds are blowing against the local bourse, which has fallen for six of the last seven sessions.

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The worrying trend that could put an end to rate cuts

The rising cost of new homes and services such as takeaway meals were key to the Reserve Bank's inflation miss in September and could rule out future rate cuts.

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The RBA governor resorts to sport cliches on interest rates while stretched Australians try to keep up with costs

We now know that the central bank doesn’t think inflation will be back in its 2 to 3% target range until 2027

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Afternoon Update: RBA keeps cash rate on hold; female jockey’s Melbourne Cup win; and the forgotten republic of Transnistria

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock says unexpected jumps in employment and inflation made the board ‘a little bit cautious’

The Guardian - AU

RBA keeps interest rates on hold, leaving borrowers looking further ahead for relief

As expected, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept the cash rate steady at 3.6%. Its board unanimously agreed it was better to “remain cautious” on interest rates.

The Conversation

Jump in forecast inflation clouds interest rate hopes

More rate cuts are looking increasingly unlikely as the Reserve Bank concedes it underestimated inflationary pressures that persist in the economy.

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RBA holds official interest rate at 3.6% while warning of rising house prices and rents

Reserve Bank’s decision to leave cash rate at 3.6% was widely expected and major banks predict no interest rates cut until 2026

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Sticky inflation cruels chances of interest rate relief

Borrowers face the possibility of interest rates going up rather than down again after the Reserve Bank held steady following a spike in inflation.

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Illicit cigarettes surge clouds modest spending lift

A 0.2 per cent rise in household spending in September would have been twice as strong if not for a fall in legal tobacco sales, according to official figures.

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RBA to reveal interest rate call, economic forecasts

The Reserve Bank is widely expected to keep rates on hold after a spike in inflation, with the bank's updated economic forecasts set to be closely scrutinised.

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What if the next move in interest rates is up? Australia’s shock inflation news raises an unwelcome question

One economist warns if inflation is hotter than expected in the December quarter, the RBA could hike in February

The Guardian - AU

So it’s goodbye to lower interest rates – to be honest, the RBA was always looking for an excuse not to cut

The story this quarter was one of big jumps in electricity prices due to the end of the state subsidies

The Guardian - AU

Higher than expected inflation report dashes hopes for further RBA rate cuts

Inflation jumped 1.3% in the September quarter, above economists’ and the Reserve Bank’s own expectations. That is likely to rule out a cut in interest rates next week.

The Conversation

Inflation jumps to 3.2%, dashing hopes of a Melbourne Cup day rate cut for homeowners

The RBA has long anticipated a rebound in the headline inflation rate, driven by the rolling expiry of generous household power bill subsidies

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Why RB Global's Turnaround Could Finally Stick In 2026

RB Global's (NYSE:RBA) turnaround story is gaining traction as the industrial auctioneer steadies after a volatile year, with easing auto market headwinds and improving construction demand positioning 2026 as its first "clean year" since the IAA acquisition, a potential springboard for renewed growth momentum.

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RBA drops rates hint as Australia maintains AAA status

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has responded to a surprise jump in unemployment as a credit agency gives Australia's finance a tick of approval.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Trump ‘would love’ third term, RBA chief hints at rate hold, Hurricane Melissa threatens mayhem in Jamaica

US president says he has his ‘best numbers ever’ but will rule oput VP tilt; Michele Bullock signals borrowing costs won’t be cut until next year

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RBA governor dismisses jobs fears but hints at rates hold after inflation uptick

Michele Bullock plays down concerns about rising joblessness as economists pencil in February for next reduction in borrowing costs

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Unbridled inflation an each-way bet on Cup Day rate cut

Melbourne Cup day may not prove a winner for borrowers if inflation remains sticky in data released the week before, splitting predictions on interest rates.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s surprise unemployment spike suggests an economy not overheating but in need of stimulus

Last week’s announcement that unemployment reached 4.5% in September came as a shock to the RBA, which must have been either embarrassed – or ecstatic

The Guardian - AU

The ‘messy’ trend behind Australia’s rising unemployment is worrying economists

The RBA is holding fire on further rate cuts until it is confident that inflation is easing. But the latest jobs data complicates matters

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Economists Baffled As Australia’s Unemployment Rate Hits Its Highest Level In 4 Years

It comes as a shock as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the federal budget forecasts expected unemployment to remain steady through 2026.

AAP

Jobs figures 'settling back' into pre-COVID levels

A shock increase in unemployment rates has been put down to the jobs market coming back to regular rates after pandemic-induced fluctuations.

The Guardian - AU

An unexpected unemployment rate rise puts the RBA odds-on to cut the cash rate – but it’s a headache for Jim Chalmers

A resilient labour market is the jewel in Labor’s crown when it comes to its economic record. Is this month’s data a blip, or the start of something bigger?

The Guardian - AU

Westpac makes it harder for younger customers to earn advertised interest rates

Bank joins smaller competitors in changing interest-related restrictions on some accounts – despite RBA leaving interest rates unchanged in September

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