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The RBA dithers on its next interest rate cut – but it’s not the political flashpoint it once was

Despite signs of rising prices, economists believe the Reserve Bank’s choice is still when, not whether, to cut rates further

The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2025

RBA stands pat on interest rates as hopes dim for future cuts

The Reserve Bank kept the cash rate steady at 3.6% at today’s meeting. In its post-meeting statement, the central bank said the monetary policy board

The Conversation · Sep 30, 2025

Rate cut run may be over as inflation raises concerns

Hopes for more rate cuts are fading after the Reserve Bank of Australia took a hawkish turn as it held interest rates steady in a widely-expected move.

AAP · Sep 29, 2025

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Australia's luck running out despite budget bright spot

Australia's budget deficit for last financial year ended up being narrower than expected but younger workers will still be on the hook for a decade of red ink.

AAP · Sep 28, 2025

Interest rate decision to dominate economic agenda

Mortgage holders are unlikely to get a leg up from the Reserve Bank this week, with markets and analysts predicting the cash rate to remain on hold on Tuesday.

AAP · Sep 28, 2025

Australia, along with other OECD countries, is mired in mediocrity – and the RBA seems intent on keeping us there

If the Reserve Bank won’t drop interest rates next week, it will be another example of one of our institutions aiming low

The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2025

Bourse operator told to shape up after risk failings

The Reserve Bank has delivered a scathing assessment of governance and risk culture failings as part of an inquiry into Australia's stock exchange operator.

AAP · Sep 24, 2025

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Bank's big rate call after 'ugly' inflation print

A big four bank has pushed back its forecast for the next Reserve Bank rate cut after Australia's headline inflation rate jumped in August.

AAP · Sep 23, 2025

Economy shrugs off tariff turmoil to outperform peers

Central banks such as the RBA need to be wary of the risks of inflation kicking off again, which could trigger market sell-offs, a global economic body warns.

AAP · Sep 23, 2025

RBA boss takes swipe at queries on card surcharges

A frustrated central bank chief has hit back at suggestions consumers could be worse off as a result of the Reserve Bank's efforts to curb card surcharges.

AAP · Sep 22, 2025

RBA boss optimistic on inflation but fears correction

Markets could be underpricing geopolitical risks, potentially threatening Australia's financial stability, the Reserve Bank of Australia fears.

AAP · Sep 21, 2025

Inflation fading but rate cut doubtful at least for now

RBA boss Michele Bullock will face questions from federal MPs on the timing of interest rate decisions ahead of key economic data releases.

AAP · Sep 21, 2025

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.

AAP · Sep 3, 2025

Consumer boom drives surprise jump in economic growth

Australia's economy surpassed expectations in the last financial year, taking some urgency out of the Reserve Bank's plans to cut interest rates.

AAP · Sep 2, 2025

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 31, 2025

Australians obsessed with interest rates because ‘there is not enough else to talk about’, former RBA governor says

Glenn Stevens tells Reserve Bank historian: ‘We’ve got a lot of media capacity and not enough real news to fill it’

The Conversation · Aug 28, 2025

No more card charges: how Australians can switch to fast, fee-free payments right now

Every day, when Australians tap their card at a cafe checkout or hit pay on an online order, there’s often an unpredictable, frustrating extra cost: the card surcharge.

AAP · Aug 27, 2025

Inflation 'quirks' unlikely to spook Reserve Bank board

Hopes of a rate cut have slipped after a shock surge in inflation, but it's not off the cards yet with more data to come before the next Reserve Bank meeting.

AAP · Aug 26, 2025

Rate cut hopes dim as power bill shock sparks inflation

Borrowers hoping for a second straight interest rate cut have been dealt a blow after a surge in electricity prices drove inflation unexpectedly higher.

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AAP · Aug 25, 2025

Fast or gradual: RBA debate shapes rates outlook

A debate inside the Reserve Bank board over the tightness of Australia's labour market could determine how quickly it moves to cut interest rates.

The Conversation · Aug 19, 2025

With just ‘three days to inform the next three budgets’, here’s how Chalmers’ roundtable kicked off

After weeks of build up, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has set out his objectives for the government’s three-day economic reform roundtable, which kicked off on Tuesday.

AAP · Aug 13, 2025

Further rate cuts at risk as rent pushes up inflation

Future rate cuts may be less likely if renting and construction costs contributing to housing inflation continue to grow.

The Conversation · Aug 13, 2025

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jim Chalmers wants roundtable to ‘crack open’ the challenge of slow housing approvals

The Reserve Bank’s rate cut this week will help relieve many mortgage holders, but it wasn’t all positive news from the bank. It also underscored the serious productivity and economic growth challenges facing the Australian economy.

AAP · Aug 12, 2025

Real wages boost for workers, but costs might worry RBA

Strong annual growth in wages will be noted by the Reserve Bank as it collates data leading up to its next decision on whether to cut interest rates.

The Conversation · Aug 12, 2025

The RBA has cut rates for the third time this year. More relief may be on the way

The Reserve Bank of Australia lowered the official interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.60% at its meeting today, marking the third cut this year. The move follows reductions in February and May, and comes after a pause in July that surprised analysts and upset mortgage holders.

AAP · Aug 12, 2025

Productivity a tough puzzle for central bank boffins

The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered a pessimistic assessment of Australia's productivity potential, ahead of the government's economic roundtable.

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