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Reserve Bank to lay out reasons for not cutting rates

Australia's central bank will reveal what went on behind closed doors when it decided to keep the cash rate on hold, while key job figures are due for release.

AAP · Oct 12, 2025

Shaving red tape, inflation key to economic growth

The economy is in a "good spot" but one sector is proving more stubborn than expected, the boss of the Reserve Bank says.

AAP · Oct 10, 2025

Nicola Willis is right: NZ’s economy isn’t as bad as the ‘merchants of misery’ claim

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has called them the “merchants of misery”, but critics of her government’s economic performance doubled down when the June quarter GDP figures showed a contraction in many sectors.

The Conversation · Oct 5, 2025

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New Zealand’s Central Bank Plans for Digital Future with XRP Playing a Major Role

New Zealand's financial system faces a dramatic shake-up. The Reserve Bank is exploring a new digital currency, which is bringing renewed attention to established cryptocurrencies. This article analyzes just how XRP fits into the country's financial future.

inkl · Oct 3, 2025

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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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

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

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 Guardian - AU · Aug 31, 2025

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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 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.

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.

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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 Guardian - AU · Aug 12, 2025

Relief for borrowers as Reserve Bank cuts cash rate to 3.6% – and flags potential for two or three more

RBA also warns of ‘persistently’ lower productivity growth than previously expected as it reveals interest rate decision

AAP · Aug 11, 2025

Miners forge path as Aussie shares reset record

Australian shares have kicked off the week on solid footing, notching a new record with help from miners and hopes of an incoming interest rate cut.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2025

Inflation is down but prices remain high: when will the cost-of-living crisis end?

The biggest inflationary shock in a generation has left Australia a much more expensive place to live. It could take years for households to catch up

AAP · Jul 30, 2025

Jigsaw coming together for further interest rate relief

A soft inflation print and surprisingly strong retail sales paint a rosy picture of the Australian economy ahead of a key Reserve Bank rate meeting.

The Guardian - AU · Jul 30, 2025

Take a deep dive into the inflation numbers and the RBA’s decision not to cut rates seems inexplicable

In a majority of capital cities in Australia, inflation is now below 2% – that is, below the Reserve Bank’s target range

The Conversation · Jul 30, 2025

Inflation slows again — but is it enough for the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates?

Inflation is moving in the right direction, but new figures released today may not be soft enough to trigger a cut in official interest rates in August.

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