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Hazy outlook fuels Reserve Bank caution on disinflation

Caution has been urged over future cash rate changes as uncertainty looms large over global policy, the impacts of rate decisions and the labour market.

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Robust job data unlikely to spook Reserve Bank on rates

Ongoing tightness in the labour market won't overly concern the Reserve Bank in its fight against inflation, says one economist after surprising jobs figures.

AAP

The RBA is cutting interest rates and unemployment is at historic lows. This is not supposed to be happening

There is a long path back to recovering our lost living standards, but now we can have some hope that the worst is behind us

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CFMEU members storm the offices of Queensland Council of Unions – as it happened

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Morning Mail: Zelenskyy rejects Russian ‘ultimatums’, RBA cut welcomed, $110,000 tickets to political access

Ukrainian president says negotiations between US and Russian delegates were ‘held behind Ukraine’s back’; mortgage holders and politicians welcome Tuesday’s interest rate cut

The Guardian - AU

Wages slowdown boosts case for more rate cuts

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says ongoing growth in real wages is a good thing, but the RBA will be more encouraged that wage rises are showing signs of slowing.

AAP

Freya and Max will save $150 a month after the RBA’s interest rate cut. Like many Australians, they want more

Tuesday’s decision has helped ease the ‘stranglehold’ on mortgage holders – but many hope the official cash rate will fall further

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RBA reduces interest rates, but don’t hold your breath for too much more this year

The path of the economy and inflation in the year ahead will dictate the timing of any future cuts to interest rates

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: big banks pass rate cut on; robodebt investigation launched; and try a year 10 civics test

RBA cuts cash rate to 4.1%, which treasurer describes as the relief millions of Australians ‘need and deserve’

The Guardian - AU

RBA Cuts Interest Rate to 4.1%: What It Means for Inflation, Growth, and Consumers

RBA cuts rates to 4.1% to balance inflation fight with growth concerns. What does it mean for your wallet, the AUD, and the economy?

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The RBA Just Cut Rates For The First Time Since 2020 — What Does It Mean For You?

What does this mean for your wallet and for the impending election? Here's the breakdown.

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The Reserve Bank has cut rates for the first time in four years. But it is cautious about future cuts

The Reserve Bank cut official interest rates on Tuesday, the first decrease in four years, saying inflationary pressures are easing “a little more quickly than expected”.

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Tight jobs market to keep inflation above target: RBA

The Reserve Bank of Australia has pushed back its prediction for when underlying inflation will return to the midpoint of its target band.

AAP

Labor and Coalition welcome RBA interest rate decision as governor plays down chance of more cuts

Households with a $750,000 loan to see their monthly repayments reduce by $115 if their banks adjust mortgage rate accordingly

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Slight relief for borrowers after RBA slashes rates

The Reserve Bank's decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points offers mortgage holders slight respite, but many are hoping for more substantial changes.

AAP

Aussie shares extend losses after RBA cuts rates

The ASX200 has finished 0.7 per cent lower, extending its losses after the Reserve Bank cut rates while cautioning it might not do so again anytime soon.

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Rates cut at last but 'no victory on inflation yet'

Australia's big four banks are already promising to pass interest rate cuts on in full after the Reserve Bank lowered the cash rate by 25 basis points.

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RBA expected to give mortgage holders ‘breathing capacity’ on interest rates

But business shouldn’t hold its breath for any immediate effect interest rate cuts might have on spending habits – which can take up to nine months

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Dutton prays for rate cut as RBA enters conclave

Economists say a major reduction in mortgage rates this year is unlikely, even though the Reserve Bank board is widely tipped to deliver a cut on Tuesday.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Ukraine warns Russia will ‘wage war on Nato’, Climate 200 eyes Labor seats, why home building is so slow

European leaders to meet over Ukraine; Climate 200-backed candidates revealed

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The RBA is expected to cut rates on Tuesday. Will Australia enter a new economic era, and what happens if it doesn’t?

The money is on a rate cut but chatter about US tariffs imposed by Donald Trump could interrupt the predicted cycle

AAP

Economists less confident of RBA rate cut than market

An AAP survey of 32 leading Australian economists has tipped the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates this week, but more than one in five remain unconvinced.

The Guardian - AU

Commonwealth Bank posts $5bn profit as Australian households struggle. Here are four things we learned

While some of its customers are under considerable pressure, CBA is enjoying the fruits of its large mortgage portfolio, half-year financial results show

AAP

Trump tariffs could boost case for rate cut: economists

US tariffs on Australian steel and aluminium would have minimal direct impacts, but weakened Chinese demand for goods like iron ore could hit economic growth.

The Guardian - AU

Australians rack up record credit card spending as growing numbers struggle to pay off debt

RBA statistics show the national credit card debt sits at $17.8bn, up $236m in December 2024 alone

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