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Door opens for long-delayed Reserve Bank reforms

Door opens for long-delayed Reserve Bank reforms

The federal treasurer has shifted on key opposition demands in order to secure support for changes to modernise and strengthen the Reserve Bank.

Rate-cut hopes hit brick wall as RBA cements stance

Rate-cut hopes hit brick wall as RBA cements stance

Rate-cut hopes hit brick wall as RBA cements stance

Rate-cut hopes hit brick wall as RBA cements stance

Borrowers are being warned to not bank on any short-term relief on their mortgages as the RBA talks down hopes of an interest rate cut in 2024.

Fresh recession fears in NZ as central bank cuts rates

Fresh recession fears in NZ as central bank cuts rates

Fresh recession fears in NZ as central bank cuts rates

Fresh recession fears in NZ as central bank cuts rates

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand believes the country is in recession, as it moves to cut the official cash rate to 5.25 per cent.

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Beware of economic 'false prophets', warns Reserve Bank

Beware of economic 'false prophets', warns Reserve Bank

Reserve Bank deputy governor Andrew Hauser says projecting future movements in the economy is inherently uncertain and overconfidence is a red flag.

RBA governor warns rate cuts not on near-term agenda

RBA governor warns rate cuts not on near-term agenda

The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept interest rates steady and tempered expectations of imminent cuts, warning inflation remains "too high".

Aussie 'FinFra': Magic wand for technology trailblazers

Aussie 'FinFra': Magic wand for technology trailblazers

Australia faces a deadline for decommissioning the decades-old payments system for handling wages, bills and welfare as the velocity of the economy increases.

'No smoking gun' to hike rates though prices risks lurk

'No smoking gun' to hike rates though prices risks lurk

The path to beat inflation without tanking the economy is getting narrower, the Reserve Bank of Australia confirmed in minutes from its last meeting.

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Rates on hold yet inflation risks remain on RBA's radar

Rates on hold yet inflation risks remain on RBA's radar

Rates on hold yet inflation risks remain on RBA's radar

Rates on hold yet inflation risks remain on RBA's radar

The threat of inflation has not been neutralised and the Reserve Bank is still prepared to pull the trigger on another interest rate hike if needed.

Chalmers eyes soft landing amid budget criticism

Chalmers eyes soft landing amid budget criticism

Chalmers eyes soft landing amid budget criticism

Chalmers eyes soft landing amid budget criticism

The pressure on Australia's economy from higher interest rates justifies the decision not to deliver a "slash and burn" budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.

Australians need assurance on 'toxic' inflation: RBA

Australians need assurance on 'toxic' inflation: RBA

Australians need assurance on 'toxic' inflation: RBA

Australians need assurance on 'toxic' inflation: RBA

The RBA's strategy of bringing down inflation gradually to protect the jobs market is a different tactic but it has worked, the central bank's new deputy says.

Reserve Bank keeps options open on interest rates

Reserve Bank keeps options open on interest rates

Reserve Bank keeps options open on interest rates

Reserve Bank keeps options open on interest rates

Interest rates could go higher again if inflation proves stickier than expected or moves higher, the head of the Reserve Bank of Australia says.

Rates on hold but RBA 'vigilant' to inflation risks

Rates on hold but RBA 'vigilant' to inflation risks

Rates on hold but RBA 'vigilant' to inflation risks

Rates on hold but RBA 'vigilant' to inflation risks

Mortgage holders have been spared more interest rate pain but emerging inflation risks have the Reserve Bank on high alert.

Tough year ahead for low-income earners, renters: RBA

Tough year ahead for low-income earners, renters: RBA

Tough year ahead for low-income earners, renters: RBA

Tough year ahead for low-income earners, renters: RBA

Pressure from high inflation and interest-rate rises will weigh on those most exposed to financial shocks, Australia's central bank says.

Rates on hold but RBA ‘not ruling anything in or out’

Rates on hold but RBA ‘not ruling anything in or out’

Rates on hold but RBA ‘not ruling anything in or out’

Rates on hold but RBA ‘not ruling anything in or out’

Interest rates have been left steady for another meeting and the Reserve Bank has kept its options wide open when it comes to future moves.

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Economy 'not dying' but firms ready for tough times

The business sector is losing some steam and dipped into below-average conditions for the first time in two years, even as consumers regained some optimism.

'Nothing's in, nothing's out': RBA keeps options open

The Reserve Bank kept interest rates on hold this month but needs to be convinced it's done enough on inflation before considering cuts to the key cash rate.

RBA gift wraps end-of-year rate relief for borrowers

Borrowers have been spared more cash rate pain at the final Reserve Bank of Australia policy meeting of the year.

UK central banker nabbed to take over as RBA deputy

Bank of England's Andrew Hauser will be the next deputy governor of Australia's central bank, bringing a "fresh, global perspective" to the key institution.

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Cup day rate hike extends finishing line for borrowers

Mortgage-holders have been hit with another interest rate rise as the Reserve Bank intensifies its fight against inflation.

Photo finish looms for Melbourne Cup interest rate call

Australian borrowers could be hit with another interest rate hike at a closely run Melbourne Cup Day cash rate call.

New bank chief holds rates but a rise is still in play

Borrowers have been spared further mortgage pain but one more interest rate hike or a longer stretch on hold may be needed to wrangle inflation under control.

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.

Government 'helping hand' ideal to control prices: Lowe

A bigger role for government in managing economic cycles and acting on sluggish productivity features on Philip Lowe's wish list for a stronger Australia.

Borrowers get a break from Lowe blows as rates hold

Interest rates have been left untouched in September in welcome news for borrowers already feeling the pain of higher monthly repayments.

Climate change complicates RBA's job, new governor says

The incoming head of Australia's central bank says climate change presents an acute source of uncertainty for managing the economy and setting interest rates.

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