RBA holds interest rate but Michele Bullock warns war on inflation ‘isn’t yet won’ Governor says Australia is ‘making progress’ but too early to say when Reserve Bank will end tightening The Guardian - AU · Mar 19, 2024
If interest rates rise again, it may be because inflation fears lost their anchor to reality The issue of ‘consumer expectations’ of inflation is hotly debated by economists, and might be a key factor in the Reserve Bank’s decision The Guardian - AU · Nov 5, 2023
‘Once-in-a-generation opportunity’: why the RBA is under review – and what happens next? Explainer: Report’s recommendations on the central bank are due out this month. Here’s what you need to know The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2023
Interest rate rises: is there a less painful way to curb inflation? The Reserve Bank of Australia’s monetary policy has been criticised as unfair and ‘too blunt’. But what are the alternatives? The Guardian - AU · Mar 6, 2023
Australia’s economy running hot despite rising interest rates, but experts urge caution Building and business insiders warn the Reserve Bank’s recent hawkish approach risks long-term harm for households and commerce The Guardian - AU · Feb 11, 2023
Philip Lowe admits the RBA erred on its rate rise timing – but there were messaging misfires too Could Australia’s reserve bank have done a much better job of controlling inflationary expectations? The Guardian - AU · Sep 9, 2022
Further rate rise to hit family budgets The Reserve Bank of Australia board lifted the official cash rate to 1.35 per cent, adding to cost pressures on households. AAP · Jul 4, 2022
Will the RBA lift the cash rate this week to counter inflation – or wait until after the election? Analysis: The Reserve Bank of Australia finds itself in a strategic and political bind. Credibility is at stake The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2022
Clive Palmer’s campaign pledge to cap home loan rates ‘utterly irresponsible’, experts say United Australia party plan to combat rising rates an ‘just an attention grabber’ and not genuine policy, critics say The Guardian - AU · Apr 29, 2022