The Latest Breaking News from Reserve Bank

'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.

The Canberra Times · Aug 11

'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.

AAP · Aug 10

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.

AAP · Aug 9

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 · Jul 24

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 · Jul 22

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 · Jul 17

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

The Guardian - AU · Jul 3

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.

AAP · Jul 1

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.

AAP · Jun 30

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.

AAP · Jun 28