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Rate watchers eye inflation data and RBA chief's speech

Rate watchers eye inflation data and RBA chief's speech

Economists from some of the nation's biggest banks are expecting the RBA board to hold rates at its upcoming meeting, as crucial inflation data is set to drop.

Higher rates and pricey petrol as economic outlook dims

Higher rates and pricey petrol as economic outlook dims

Higher rates and pricey petrol as economic outlook dims

Higher rates and pricey petrol as economic outlook dims

Australian bonds traders are fully pricing in another Reserve Bank rate hike by the end of the year after a surprisingly strong rise in employment in June.

Surprise jobs jump gives RBA room to raise rates

Surprise jobs jump gives RBA room to raise rates

Surprise jobs jump gives RBA room to raise rates

Surprise jobs jump gives RBA room to raise rates

A larger-than expected rise in employment will not ease Reserve Bank fears about inflation as rising oil prices compound cost pressures.

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How trust in the RBA could help keep interest rates low

How trust in the RBA could help keep interest rates low

Increased knowledge and trust in the Reserve Bank correlates with lower expectations of inflation, which has implications for setting interest rates.

Jobs data tops economic agenda as Iran war re-escalates

Jobs data tops economic agenda as Iran war re-escalates

Resilient jobs data is a bright spot for Australia's economy but the longer the Middle East conflict drags on, the worse the prospect for growth and inflation.

NZ notches first rate hike since 2023 with more to come

NZ notches first rate hike since 2023 with more to come

New Zealand's continuing economic recovery has helped convince the central bank to raise the official cash rate to 2.5 per cent, as expected by economists.

Inflation-fuelling supply shocks under RBA microscope

Inflation-fuelling supply shocks under RBA microscope

The Reserve Bank is aiming to make its communications more accessible to a broader audience as it tries to ward off rising inflation expectations.

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Home building data, RBA speech top the economic agenda

Home building data, RBA speech top the economic agenda

Home building data, RBA speech top the economic agenda

Home building data, RBA speech top the economic agenda

The time to build a new home in Australia has fallen by 10 per cent in two years but the country is still falling behind the pace on its 1.2 million target.

Weak housing market could imperil Australia's economy

Weak housing market could imperil Australia's economy

Weak housing market could imperil Australia's economy

Weak housing market could imperil Australia's economy

The Reserve Bank says it will not hesitate to raise interest rates again if necessary, according to minutes from its latest board meeting.

Home price data another window into tax change fallout

Home price data another window into tax change fallout

Home price data another window into tax change fallout

Home price data another window into tax change fallout

Property market data will soon be released after the Reserve Bank unveils a readout from its latest interest rate-setting board meeting.

Oil and milk prices to spill the tea on inflation story

Oil and milk prices to spill the tea on inflation story

Oil and milk prices to spill the tea on inflation story

Oil and milk prices to spill the tea on inflation story

The Australian Bureau of Statistics will this week release inflation and employment figures for May and a senior Reserve Bank official will speak.

US Fed begins Warsh era by keeping rates on hold

US Fed begins Warsh era by keeping rates on hold

US Fed begins Warsh era by keeping rates on hold

US Fed begins Warsh era by keeping rates on hold

A statement by the US central bank, the first under chairman Kevin Warsh, has removed any guidance about future interest rate moves.

Slowing economy could shut the door on more rate hikes

Slowing economy could shut the door on more rate hikes

Slowing economy could shut the door on more rate hikes

Slowing economy could shut the door on more rate hikes

Stagnant productivity means households face higher inflation and lower living standards but the treasurer hopes cheaper housing will ward off voter discontent.

RBA keeps rates on hold but leaves door open to hikes

RBA keeps rates on hold but leaves door open to hikes

RBA keeps rates on hold but leaves door open to hikes

RBA keeps rates on hold but leaves door open to hikes

Economists are split on whether the Reserve Bank's latest cash rate decision heralds the end of the hiking cycle or merely a pause before the next move upwards.

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Reserve Bank meets with rates tipped to stay on hold

Borrowers can finally expect relief from quickfire interest rate rises with the Reserve Bank poised to maintain the status quo for the first time in 2026.

Relief likely as Reserve Bank tipped to hold cash rate

The Reserve Bank is widely tipped to leave interest rates on hold for the first time this year despite inflation still being above target levels.

Confidence readings punctuate lull in economic calendar

Consumer and business sentiment surveys are the highlight of an otherwise quiet week on the economic front in Australia, as global turmoil casts a shadow.

Global economic body weighs in on Australian rate rises

The OECD expects Australia's economic growth rate to slow to 1.8 per cent in 2027, which might require the Reserve Bank to lower interest rates.

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GDP data tops the economic agenda, RBA officials speak

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock will get a chance to react to Wednesday's economic growth figures when she fronts a parliamentary hearing in Canberra.

'Huge mistake': how Howard spurred Boomer investors

The share of property investors older than 60 has more than doubled since the capital gains discount was introduced, Reserve Bank of Australia research shows.

Temporary fall in inflation won't ease RBA fears

A short-lived reduction in the fuel excise has provided some momentary price relief but inflation will only worsen without a resolution to supply blockages.

Rates revelation: why RBA dissenter voted against hike

The lone Reserve Bank board member who voted against lifting the cash rate in May was less concerned about inflation expectations than the bank's economists.

Australian economy expected to add thousands more jobs

The Australian Bureau of Statistics is forecast to post a positive gain in jobs when it publishes new data, as economists mull over sweeping tax changes.

Federal budget to dominate the economic agenda

The government will do well to resist spending a "tantalising" budget windfall, as boosting demand while supply is constrained could result in more rate hikes.

Oil crisis not over: warnings of diesel over $4 a litre

With the Strait of Hormuz still shut and stockpiles running down, economists warn fuel prices could spike above levels previously seen during this oil crisis.

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