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Third RBA rate hike might not be the end for borrowers

Third RBA rate hike might not be the end for borrowers

Mortgage holders are back to square one after a third straight Reserve Bank rate hike, adding hundreds of dollars more to interest repayments since February.

Inflation, growth, rates all hinge on end to conflict

Inflation, growth, rates all hinge on end to conflict

Inflation, growth, rates all hinge on end to conflict

Inflation, growth, rates all hinge on end to conflict

The central bank, which raised interest rates on Tuesday, has released its latest set of quarterly economic forecasts and the news is not great.

Close call tipped as Reserve Bank mulls third rate hike

Close call tipped as Reserve Bank mulls third rate hike

Close call tipped as Reserve Bank mulls third rate hike

Close call tipped as Reserve Bank mulls third rate hike

Traders and economists expect the central bank to raise interest rates for a third straight meeting but high uncertainty could result in another split decision.

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Australians love their cash and will carry or hoard it

Australians love their cash and will carry or hoard it

The central bank has released its latest report on the use of cash in Australia, which shows it's still popular across all demographic groups.

Warning for borrowers as RBA frets over its credibility

Warning for borrowers as RBA frets over its credibility

The Reserve Bank is worried about 1970s-style runaway inflation if it loses credibility in fighting inflation, as analysts warn of up to five more rate hikes.

RBA's stagflation nightmare: prices up, confidence down

RBA's stagflation nightmare: prices up, confidence down

Consumer and business confidence has taken a dive following the Iran conflict, highlighting the Reserve Bank's dual fears of falling activity and rising prices.

RBA to sift through jobs data as world watches Hormuz

RBA to sift through jobs data as world watches Hormuz

The labour market will be top of the economic agenda in the coming week, while speaking engagements from central bank officials will be closely studied.

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Consumer spending and confidence in the spotlight

Consumer spending and confidence in the spotlight

Consumer spending and confidence in the spotlight

Consumer spending and confidence in the spotlight

Analysts and governments will pore over latest economic data this week for more insight into the devastating impact of soaring fuel prices on the nation.

The RBA conflict that could decide its next rates call

The RBA conflict that could decide its next rates call

The RBA conflict that could decide its next rates call

The RBA conflict that could decide its next rates call

Australia's central bank must abandon its narrow path and choose between getting inflation down quickly or keeping unemployment low, economists say.

Cafes, hotels take swipe at $1.6b consumer card fee win

Cafes, hotels take swipe at $1.6b consumer card fee win

Cafes, hotels take swipe at $1.6b consumer card fee win

Cafes, hotels take swipe at $1.6b consumer card fee win

The RBA has binned surcharge fees on debit and credit card transactions, which it says will save punters $1.6 billion - if businesses pass on the savings.

RBA to air board's disagreement in meeting minutes

RBA to air board's disagreement in meeting minutes

RBA to air board's disagreement in meeting minutes

RBA to air board's disagreement in meeting minutes

Central bank watchers will get to peak into the Reserve Bank board room as minutes of a meeting that split 5-4 in favour of an interest rate hike are released.

Upcoming inflation data to show calm before the storm

Upcoming inflation data to show calm before the storm

Upcoming inflation data to show calm before the storm

Upcoming inflation data to show calm before the storm

February consumer price data to be released on Wednesday will shape the Reserve Bank's thinking on interest rates ahead of a crucial meeting in May.

Three more rate hikes tipped as prices begin to rise

Three more rate hikes tipped as prices begin to rise

Three more rate hikes tipped as prices begin to rise

Three more rate hikes tipped as prices begin to rise

Construction contractors are already hiking prices due to rising fuel costs, in a sign the US-Israeli war in Iran is contributing to economy-wide inflation.

RBA frets over severe global shock from Middle East war

RBA frets over severe global shock from Middle East war

RBA frets over severe global shock from Middle East war

RBA frets over severe global shock from Middle East war

Spillover from the Iran war and an uptick in risky lending to first-home buyers could threaten Australia's financial stability, the Reserve Bank warns.

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Treasurer warns of major economic damage from Iran war

Fresh modelling shows oil price shocks and soaring prices for other commodities will have a lasting impact on Australia's economy.

Collateral damage: war threatens to blow up inflation

Domestic pressures were behind the Reserve Bank's decision to hike interest rates, governor Michele Bullock says, although the Iran war will worsen inflation.

Interest rate hike 'no slam dunk' amid Iran uncertainty

Traders and economists widely expect the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates but uncertainty over the Iran war could convince the board to keep them on hold.

Big four banks predict three consecutive RBA rate hikes

The Middle East conflict could prompt the Aussie dollar to plummet and the Reserve Bank to hike interest rates to 15-year highs in 2026, analysts say.

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Iran conflict raises spectre of triple RBA rate hike

Households are being warned to brace for a second interest rate rise in as many months as three big banks react to comments from a top Reserve Bank official.

Rate hike odds spike for 'live' March RBA meeting

The battle to tame inflation has been thrown into more uncertainty by conflict in Iran and the Middle East, the Reserve Bank governor says.

Rates on hold in New Zealand as Breman era begins

New Zealand's official cash rate has been held at 2.25 per cent in the first monetary policy review of 2026.

'Too high': risk to economy forces RBA's hand on rates

Minutes from the Reserve Bank's latest meeting reveal the thinking behind its call to lift interest rates for the first in more than two years.

RBA urges more high-rise amid home-building constraints

Builders are telling the Reserve Bank that it is 'very challenging' to get high-rise projects approved in NSW, but houses are at least becoming faster to build.

Private demand under the microscope after rate hike

Fresh data will reveal whether the strong momentum in private spending, which spurred the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates, has continued into 2026.

Reserve Bank boss calls on businesses to invest smarter

Opposition MPs have grilled Reserve Bank officials over whether government spending and monetary policy errors contributed to the first rate hike in two years.

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