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The next person chosen to help decide mortgage rates

Melinda Cilento, head of economic think tank CEDA, will become the newest member of the nine-person board responsible for setting interest rates in Australia.

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The RBA likely believes it won’t need to hike rates again – but the worst thing it could do is say that out loud

When it comes to the Reserve Bank, there’s a whiff of a parent making a threat they have no intention of carrying out

The Guardian - AU

'We're not ruling that out': rate rises off the cards ... but for how long?

The Reserve Bank announces decision to hold the cash rate.

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'Hawkish' RBA open to more hikes after holding rates

Borrowers are on notice with the Reserve Bank signalling it won't shy away from raising interest rates if inflation comes in higher than forecast.

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Inflation numbers to bring relief for mortgage holders

The Reserve Bank is widely tipped to keep interest rates on hold, but economists are still warning inflationary risks remain.

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'Softer than we thought': RBA's admission on inflation

The Reserve Bank's chief economist has admitted inflation predictions came in lower than expected due to volatility with the fuel market.

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India bonds tiptoe along ahead of Fed meet; oil prices weigh

Indian government bonds traded range-bound early Wednesday as investors awaited the Fed's rate decision. Oil prices climbed, reviving concerns about the Gulf conflict and global economic impact. The Reserve Bank of India's policy decision is due next week, with rates expected to remain unchanged. India's financial conditions have tightened recently…

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Surprise inflation drop eases chance of RBA rate hikes

Inflation figures have come in under the Reserve Bank's predictions, but some economists warn they might not paint a true picture.

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Rate watchers eye inflation data and RBA chief's speech

Economists from some of the nation's biggest banks are expecting the RBA board to hold rates at its upcoming meeting, as crucial inflation data is set to drop.

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Australian households face prospect of interest rate hike and petrol prices rising above $2 a litre

Economists’ warning comes as escalating Middle East crisis pushes global crude oil back above $US100 a barrel

The Guardian - AU

Housing supply tipped to curb house price gains through 2027

A well-supplied housing market is expected to curb house price gains through 2027 as the Reserve Bank begins a new interest rate cycle.

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How trust in the RBA could help keep interest rates low

Increased knowledge and trust in the Reserve Bank correlates with lower expectations of inflation, which has implications for setting interest rates.

AAP

West Asia crisis, uncertain monsoon major risks for growth: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra

Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra noted West Asia crisis and weak monsoon pose growth risks. India's economy grew over seven percent recently, supported by strong fundamentals. The central bank projects 6.6 percent GDP growth for the current financial year. Inflation forecasts are raised to 5.1 percent, driven by supply-side factors.…

The Economic Times

It’s Matariki, and growth may be waxing but inflation is in the ascendant

While the central bank looks for economic growth in the stars, new OECD data reveals New Zealanders' after-inflation wages plummeted 6.4 percent. Jonathan Milne reports.

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The Guardian - AU

Cold feet and cooling prices: Australia’s property market is transforming – and first home buyers aren’t biting

Exclusive: Data shows buyers are not rushing to get into the market, despite lower prices and less competition

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Housing costs crisis needs 'decades' of falling prices

Recent falling house prices have barely eroded an affordability gap that has built up over years of rising values, as experts warn much more time is needed.

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Aussie shares fall as gold drops to eight-month low

The main stock exchange index slipped 0.5 per cent, after gold stocks dropped sharply as the price of the metal fell to its lowest level since November.

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Home price data another window into tax change fallout

Property market data will soon be released after the Reserve Bank unveils a readout from its latest interest rate-setting board meeting.

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Treasurer responds after budget attack by ex-RBA head

Former Reserve Bank governor Phillip Lowe has described Labor's latest federal budget as a "redistribution agenda".

The Economic Times

RBI's Malhotra says rate hike talk is premature, stays in wait-and-watch mode

Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that a rate hike is premature, emphasizing the central bank's cautious, data-dependent approach. While acknowledging moderating risks from West Asia and falling crude prices, the RBI remains vigilant about potential inflation pressures and second-round effects. The focus is on monitoring fuel price impacts and…

AAP

Inflation lying in wait to strike another rate blow

Despite a fall in headline inflation, a larger-than-expected rise in the underlying figure leaves the door open to more Reserve Bank rate hikes.

AAP

Oil and milk prices to spill the tea on inflation story

The Australian Bureau of Statistics will this week release inflation and employment figures for May and a senior Reserve Bank official will speak.

The Guardian - AU

The bleak view that unemployment needs to rise shows the RBA acts firstly in the interests of companies, not workers

The Reserve Bank governor has made clear the cash rate has been increased not to reduce inflation but to make it harder to bargain for higher wages

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