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The Latest Breaking News from The Reserve Bank of Australia

We know rate hikes lead to higher mortgage payments – but they affect Australia’s economy in myriad other ways

What prompted the RBA’s Cup Day interest rate decision? The answer in a word is inflation far exceeding expectations

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'It was to intimidate me': protester's charge dropped

Cherish Kuehlmann said "explicit and overt" attempts to intimidate protesters are a pain but not a deterrent after a charge against the activist was dropped.

AAP

Reserve Bank of Australia records $6b loss for 2022/23

The Reserve Bank of Australia has reported a loss of $6 billion for 2022/23, including valuation losses from higher bond yields.

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Inflation cooling to plan but fuel on RBA's watchlist

The Reserve Bank of Australia appears comfortable with the inflation outlook but there are concerns about petrol prices and a weakening Chinese economy.

AAP

The RBA Dropped $18K On A Boozy Dinner Party One Day After Telling Us To Cut Back On Spending

The Reserve Bank Of Australia spent $18,000 on a dinner the day after they told the public to cut back on unnecessary expenses.

Pedestrian.tv

Australia tasks new governor with slowing inflation, as NZ food prices soar

As markets overseas celebrate a 'Goldilocks scenario', New Zealand consumers price index data this week is set to reveal an inflation headache. Andrew Patterson reports.

Newsroom.co.nz

Why was Philip Lowe not reappointed as RBA governor? We can rule out interest rates as a reason

Lowe made three key mistakes – targeting house prices before the pandemic, misleading about future rate rises and ignoring cultural problems within the RBA

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Australia names first woman to lead central bank

Michele Bullock will take over as governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia in September.

Al Jazeera

Almost no one uses Bitcoin as currency, new data proves. It's actually more like gambling

Bitcoin boosters like to claim Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies, are becoming mainstream. There’s a good reason to want people to believe this.

The Conversation

Markets Today: Stocks Higher as Bond Yields Fall on Jobless Claims Surge

Morning Markets June E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESM2 3) this morning are up +0.03%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM2 3) are up +0.16%. U.S. stock index futures this morning recovered from overnight losses and posted modest gains after bond yields fell when weekly U.S. jobless claims jumped to...

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Don't blame Australia's lowest-paid workers if interest rates rise again

The odds have been shortening on the Reserve Bank of Australia lifting interest again, and Australia’s workers are again being blamed for driving inflation.

The Conversation

RBA chief Philip Lowe in the hot seat at Senate hearing as interest-rate decision looms

Philip Lowe will field questions from senators six days before the Reserve Bank of Australia announces its next decision on interest rates

The New Daily

RBA boss Philip Lowe defends shock interest rate rise, saying 'there is a limit' to inflation patience

The Reserve Bank of Australia's governor says an acceleration in the cost of services and a rebound in house prices were among the factors prompting it to raise rates again, just a month after pausing its string of hikes.

ABC News

Can Labor solve the housing affordability crisis while lucrative property tax breaks exist?

The Parliamentary Budget Office warns phasing out property tax breaks may "trigger a significant economic shock". That's why next week's budget is more focused on increasing the supply of housing rather than trying to make housing affordable by reducing house prices.

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Paul Keating warns treasurer not to remove government's power to override RBA decisions

Former prime minister Paul Keating says it would be an error for the Parliament to remove a power that allows the government to overrule the Reserve Bank's actions.

The New Daily

Workers should be on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s board

These representatives bring expert knowledge of how the real economy works and labour market operations. Workers must have a say.

The Conversation

Inflation has fallen, but one or two more interest-rate rises are still likely

Australia’s inflation rate has fallen from its 30-year high of 7.8% in the December quarter of 2022 to 7.0% in the March quarter of 2023. But it’s still likely the Reserve Bank of Australia will push up interest rates again before the end of the year to drive inflation back…

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Quarterly inflation is expected to ease, but the Reserve Bank may still lift interest rates

Even if inflation eases, a leading economist and strategist believes today's consumer price index figures will give the Reserve Bank of Australia reason to resume its rate-hiking cycle at its next meeting.

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The New Daily

Michael Pascoe: The fallacy at the heart of the Reserve Bank of Australia review

Instead of tackling the fallacy and lie, the review came up with this: 'There should be increased joint work between Treasury and the RBA'.

ABC News

Does everyone welcome the Reserve Bank overhaul?

Economists have welcomed many of the proposed changes to the Reserve Bank of Australia, but some have raised concerns.

The New Daily

Reserve Bank revolution: Jim Chalmers reshapes the RBA for the 21st century

The scale of the RBA changes recommended by the review is large – there is an entire section devoted to a year-long implementation process.

ABC News

What does the Reserve Bank of Australia review mean, and how will it affect interest rates and mortgage payments?

A scathing review of the Reserve Bank of Australia is set to deliver a shake-up of the central bank not seen in a generation. Here's what it means for interest rates, your mortgage, and RBA governor Philip Lowe.

The Conversation

Reserve Bank revolution: how Jim Chalmers will recraft the RBA for the 21st century

The review into the Reserve Bank of Australia has just been published by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, and it’s a blockbuster.

ABC News

Labor to announce in-principle support for RBA review's recommendations, establish two new boards

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is set to release the highly anticipated review into the Reserve Bank of Australia on Thursday and to announce that the government has given in-principle support to all of its recommended changes.

ABC News

Come inside the RBA's media lock-ups to see how we report on interest rates and financial risks

Every now and then, the Reserve Bank of Australia locks up a group of financial journalists and the ABC's Michael Janda is often one of them. He explains why this is good for reporters, and for you.

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