The Latest Breaking News from Reserve Bank

Despite denials, there are signs the RBA does consider house prices in setting rates

As households are squeezed by the cost-of-living crisis, central bank governors such as Jerome Powell in the United States and Michele Bullock in Australia are coming under repeated fire from politicians, pundits and households.

The Conversation · Mar 15

Oil shock further reason for tax reform, spending cuts

An economic downturn might be needed to bring inflation back to target, economists warn, but the government can help with spending cuts and productivity reform.

AAP · Mar 15

Interest rate hike 'no slam dunk' amid Iran uncertainty

Traders and economists widely expect the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates but uncertainty over the Iran war could convince the board to keep them on hold.

AAP · Mar 15

Australian economy picks up speed, but managing inflation and rates is getting harder

Australia’s economy grew at its fastest annual rate in almost three years in the December quarter, rising 2.6%, although this is still modest growth by historical standards.

The Conversation · Mar 4

Rate hike odds spike for 'live' March RBA meeting

The battle to tame inflation has been thrown into more uncertainty by conflict in Iran and the Middle East, the Reserve Bank governor says.

AAP · Mar 2

Desperate first home buyers are fuelling price ‘up-crash’ at lower end of market, experts say

Biggest house price increases in February come in smaller capital cities as buyers undeterred by interest rate hikes

The Guardian - AU · Mar 2

Latest data under spotlight as pressure builds on rates

Fresh economic figures will be scrutinised by the Reserve Bank of Australia as it assesses the nation's economy before a key meeting on interest rates.

AAP · Mar 1

Renewables growth energises spending as inflation rises

Capital expenditure has been rising fast in Australia as the treasurer warns stubborn inflation will mean savings are needed in the budget.

AAP · Feb 25

'Rise on the horizon': inflation fuels rate hike fears

A small increase in underlying inflation has led to growing expectations the Reserve Bank will lift the cash rate in coming months.

AAP · Feb 24

Inflation to stay on hold in first data post rates hike

The first round of inflation data released after the Reserve Bank chose to lift interest rates will be handed down.

AAP · Feb 22