The Latest Breaking News from Reserve Bank

Working women key to future economic growth: bank boss

Australia has made significant strides to improve gender equity and increase female participation but the Reserve Bank's head says there is more to be done.

AAP · Apr 10, 2025

Trump’s tariffs could push Australia into recession town. So why is the RBA waiting until May to meet?

Our central bank continues to act as though nothing out of the ordinary has happened. In fact, the opposite is true

The Guardian - AU · Apr 9, 2025

Election Diary: Jim Chalmers highlights expectations of May interest rate cut - after the election

Amid the chaos of the tariff crisis and the dark clouds internationally, there is a potential silver lining for Australian mortgage holders.

The Conversation · Apr 7, 2025

Brick by brick, parties build election housing pitches

Tackling housing instability is key to securing an election win, with Labor vouching for build-to-rent while the coalition says Australians should own a home.

AAP · Mar 31, 2025

Managing Trump, tariffs looms large in bid for votes

Australia's political leaders say biosecurity and medicines are not up for debate in response to tariffs set to be announced by US President Donald Trump

AAP · Mar 31, 2025

'Cautious' RBA on hold as election, tariffs threaten

The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the cash rate unchanged at 4.1 per cent, as global uncertainty clouds the economic outlook.

AAP · Mar 31, 2025

Treasurer joins chorus in hosing down rate cut hopes

"Almost nobody" is expecting an interest cut, the treasurer says as the Reserve Bank's new rate-setting board meets with an election campaign in full swing.

AAP · Mar 30, 2025

'Liberation Day' overshadows Reserve Bank's rate call

The Reserve Bank is expected to leave rates on hold at its next meeting despite the expected negative impact of more US tariffs on Australia's economic growth.

AAP · Mar 30, 2025

We calculated how much Dutton’s excise cut would save you on fuel – and few will save as much as promised

The opposition has unveiled its response to Labor’s A$17 billion “top-up” tax cuts outlined in Tuesday night’s federal budget: cheaper fuel for Australians.

The Conversation · Mar 27, 2025

Sliding inflation builds hopes of interest rate cut

Another interest rate cut is firmly on the table with analysts expecting the Reserve Bank to seriously consider the move on the back of fresh inflation data.

AAP · Mar 25, 2025