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Australian inflation jumps, adding to chances of an RBA interest rate hike

Inflation has risen further above the Reserve Bank of Australia’s 2–3% target. There is now a very real prospect the Reserve Bank will feel it needs to increase interest rates at its meeting next week, with an announcement due on Tuesday afternoon.

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Hot economic growth may place further rate cuts on ice

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has signalled there might not be many more interest rate cuts to come after surprisingly strong economic growth.

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Mortgage holders ready for relief after past rates blow

The Reserve Bank of Australia board is expected to deliver mortgage holders more hip-pocket relief in its upcoming interest rates decision.

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Consumer win in card surcharge cut as business bristles

Scrapping surcharges could save Australians about $1.2 billion, but small businesses think they will have to foot the bill.

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Interest rates are on hold at 3.85%, as the Reserve Bank opts for caution over mortgage relief

The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the cash rate at 3.85%, after cutting it in February and May.

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RBA cuts interest rates, ready to respond again if the economy weakens further

The Reserve Bank of Australia cut the official interest rate for the second time this year, as it lowered forecasts for Australian economic growth and pointed to increasing uncertainty in the world economy.

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Week ahead: Global sentiment sours as Trump’s auto and reciprocal tariffs loom

This week, Trump’s auto and reciprocal tariffs are set to rattle the global markets as sentiment soured amid recession fears. Key economic data, including inflation readings from the eurozone, employment change from the US, and Reserve Bank of Australia’s interest rate decisions, will be in focus.

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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.

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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 resists taking a punt on Melbourne Cup day rate cut

The Reserve Bank has not gambled on a Melbourne Cup rate reduction, with punters left to ponder whether borrowers will receive a windfall before Christmas.

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Rebound fears as energy help flicks switch on inflation

Federal energy bill relief has led to a drop in monthly inflation figures, but there are warnings the measures only caused an artificial reduction.

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Fading economy yet to unlock rate cuts for watchful RBA

The economy might be slowing but the Reserve Bank chief wants inflation to moderate further before opening the door to interest rate cuts.

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Door swings shut on rate rise following inflation data

Australia's inflation rate has clocked its first annual increase in 18 months but borrowers can breath easy as it was unlikely to trigger another rate hike.

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Stubborn economic challenges hang over RBA rates call

A June interest rate meeting comes as the federal government defends its budget management in an economy facing slow growth and persistent inflation.

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RBA likely to hold rates as price pressures loiter

The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to hold interest rates at 4.35 per cent and keep its options open on its next move.

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Spotlight on RBA after concerning inflation data

No change in the official cash rate is expected this week, with the Reserve Bank's reaction to a stronger inflation print the main point of interest.

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RBA cautions on inflation, market delays rate cuts

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has issued a warning about rising inflation rates, causing the market to push out expectations for future rate cuts.

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RBA says productivity, conflicts cloud inflation path

The job of bringing inflation under control isn't finished, although consumer price growth does not need to be back within target before rate cuts start.

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Thrifty December cures sales-fuelled debt hangover

Many shoppers racked up credit card bills during the November sales but the damage could have been worse given acute financial pressures.

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RBA trims inflation & growth outlook, warns of high demand

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has revised down its inflation and growth forecasts while cautioning that demand in the country remains too high.

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Australia's Central Bank Dismisses Taylor Swift Inflation Concerns

The Reserve Bank of Australia dismisses concerns of Taylor Swift inflation after a surge in consumer spending following the pop star's recent concert tour ...

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Australia's Central Bank Holds Rates, Warns of Possible Hike

The Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to keep interest rates on hold but cautions that the possibility of a future rate hike remains on the table.

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Inflation Plunge Signals End of Australia's Rate Hike Era

Discover how Australia's recent inflation slowdown supports the belief that the hike-cycle by the Reserve Bank of Australia has come to an end. Exciting ti...

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