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Interest rate rise unlikely after sluggish quarter of GDP growth, Australian economists say

Spending on Taylor Swift concerts defies pattern of consumers tightening their belts, with CBA predicting a September rate cut

The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2024

Test for consumer sector as optimism creeps back in

The state of the consumer and business sectors will be on display this week, with a speech from a Reserve Bank of Australia official also of interest.

AAP · Mar 9, 2024

Australia’s economy has slowed to a halt. It’s time for the Reserve Bank to take its foot off the brake

The country ended 2023 teetering on the brink of recession, with essentially only population growth keeping things going

The Guardian - AU · Mar 6, 2024

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Inflation remains flat at 3.4% in January, fuelling hopes of RBA interest rate cut

The Reserve Bank is betting on CPI returning to within its target range of 2%-3% by next year

The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2024

Greens-Coalition alliance may force Chalmers to keep power to overrule RBA on rates

Chalmers had announced plans to scrap the veto power but former treasurers and RBA governors say it is a vital ‘safety valve’

The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2024

Pulse to be taken on inflation, retail and home prices

A key monthly inflation indicator is expected to inch a little higher but such a result is unlikely to worry the Reserve Bank as it ponders interest rates.

AAP · Feb 24, 2024

Former governors and treasurers advise against removing government’s power to overrule RBA

Critics of treasurer Jim Chalmers’ proposed reforms say the Reserve Bank is independent enough

The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2024

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Former governors want power to overrule RBA to stay

Resistance is building to the federal government's plan to scrap a never used power to intervene in Reserve Bank decision making.

AAP · Feb 22, 2024

Light-touch competition policy hasn’t helped Australian mortgage holders. It’s time to get tough

Acquisitions such as ANZ’s of Suncorp should be presumed to be anticompetitive until proven otherwise

The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2024

Australia's jobless rate hits two-year high

Fresh labour data is unlikely to shift the dial for the central bank despite the jobs market slowdown appearing a little ahead of schedule.

AAP · Feb 14, 2024

New Zealand central bank blames inflation for restrictive policy

The New Zealand central bank cites inflation as the primary factor influencing its decision to implement restrictive monetary policy, aiming to maintain fi...

Qantas decision to reduce flight capacity may have led to RBA rate hike, inquiry finds

The ACTU inquiry into price gouging chaired by Allan Fels strongly criticised the lack of competition in Australia’s domestic aviation industry

The Guardian - AU · Feb 7, 2024

Aust shares slip again following Reserve Bank meeting

The local share market finished down 0.6 per cent after RBA governor Michele Bullock indicated the central bank wouldn't act quickly to cut rates.

AAP · Feb 6, 2024

Rates probably on hold but all eyes on RBA governor

More interest rate hikes are broadly off the table but the Reserve Bank governor is likely to keep her options open in a big week of public appearances.

AAP · Feb 4, 2024

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AAP · Feb 1, 2024

Home lending sinks but a stronger 2024 on the horizon

New home loan activity has dipped after a promising few months but improving economic conditions should pave the way for a better 2024.

AAP · Jan 25, 2024

PM open to crossbench talks on tax cut changes

As the Greens urge further changes to stage three tax cuts, the prime minister says he is open to negotiations to ensure their passage through parliament.

The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2024

Treasury estimated stage-three tax cut changes would add 0.1 percentage point to inflation

RBA hasn’t modelled whether Albanese government’s redistribution of tax cuts could add to inflation, but isn’t expected to adjust its forecasts

AAP · Jan 13, 2024

Jobs data on agenda as signs point to cooling inflation

Experts will examine job data and spending insights for a better idea of how the Reserve Bank will act when it returns for the first time in 2024.

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AAP · Jan 10, 2024

Inflation surprise all but confirms end to rate hikes

Economists are sounding the death knell for the sharpest interest rate tightening cycle since the 1980s after inflation dropped faster than expected.

The Guardian - AU · Jan 10, 2024

Retail figures show we’re desperate for a bargain rather than flush with cash. The RBA should take note

When retail spending surges, the Reserve Bank can be tempted to raise interest rates – but analysing the economy requires an understanding of what is happening in the real world.

Dynamite News · Jan 1, 2024

97.38 per cent of Rs 2000 banknotes returned to RBI since withdrawal

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday said that 97.38 per cent of the Rs 2000 banknotes in circulation as of May 19, 2023, have been returned. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu · Dec 26, 2023

Bomb blast threat to RBI and other locations in Mumbai; no suspicious object found, say police

A threat mail sent to the Reserve Bank about 11 bomb blasts in Mumbai sent police into a tizzy, but no suspicious object was found at these locations

The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2023

Inflation was 2023’s unavoidable topic. Will 2024 bring a change of tack from the RBA?

Heading into a year when economic growth is expected to be low, the hope is the Reserve Bank will ease off on raising rates

The Conversation · Dec 19, 2023

Interest rates will eventually fall but it's a bit early for borrowers to break out the champagne

Suddenly the talk in global financial markets has spun from “when will interest rates next rise?” to “how soon before they fall?”.

AAP · Dec 19, 2023

Christmas cheer as Australian shares hit 10-month high

The local bourse has closed up 0.8 per cent to finish at its highest level since early February, in what one analyst called a textbook Santa rally.

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