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Rates on hold amid Reserve Bank inflation worries

Rates on hold amid Reserve Bank inflation worries

Borrowers have been denied surprise mortgage relief by the Reserve Bank, which left rates on hold after hotter-than-expected inflation figures.

Budget bottom line in better shape before rates call

Budget bottom line in better shape before rates call

Budget bottom line in better shape before rates call

Budget bottom line in better shape before rates call

Strong jobs and wages numbers have more than halved the budget deficit projected last financial year as the Reserve Bank meets to decide if rates should be cut.

RBA boss takes swipe at queries on card surcharges

RBA boss takes swipe at queries on card surcharges

RBA boss takes swipe at queries on card surcharges

RBA boss takes swipe at queries on card surcharges

A frustrated central bank chief has hit back at suggestions consumers could be worse off as a result of the Reserve Bank's efforts to curb card surcharges.

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RBA boss optimistic on inflation but fears correction

RBA boss optimistic on inflation but fears correction

Markets could be underpricing geopolitical risks, potentially threatening Australia's financial stability, the Reserve Bank of Australia fears.

Hot economic growth may place further rate cuts on ice

Hot economic growth may place further rate cuts on ice

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has signalled there might not be many more interest rate cuts to come after surprisingly strong economic growth.

Consumer boom drives surprise jump in economic growth

Consumer boom drives surprise jump in economic growth

Australia's economy surpassed expectations in the last financial year, taking some urgency out of the Reserve Bank's plans to cut interest rates.

Nation's economic pulse check dominates data-heavy week

Nation's economic pulse check dominates data-heavy week

Australia's weak private sector could dampen the nation's economic recovery and cause GDP growth to undershoot the Reserve Bank's forecasts.

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Inflation 'quirks' unlikely to spook Reserve Bank board

Inflation 'quirks' unlikely to spook Reserve Bank board

Inflation 'quirks' unlikely to spook Reserve Bank board

Inflation 'quirks' unlikely to spook Reserve Bank board

Hopes of a rate cut have slipped after a shock surge in inflation, but it's not off the cards yet with more data to come before the next Reserve Bank meeting.

Real wages boost for workers, but costs might worry RBA

Real wages boost for workers, but costs might worry RBA

Real wages boost for workers, but costs might worry RBA

Real wages boost for workers, but costs might worry RBA

Strong annual growth in wages will be noted by the Reserve Bank as it collates data leading up to its next decision on whether to cut interest rates.

Rates cut but borrowers told not to bank on more relief

Rates cut but borrowers told not to bank on more relief

Rates cut but borrowers told not to bank on more relief

Rates cut but borrowers told not to bank on more relief

The cash rate has been cut to its lowest level in more than two years, as the Reserve Bank resisted the temptation to wrong-foot analysts twice in two months.

Productivity a tough puzzle for central bank boffins

Productivity a tough puzzle for central bank boffins

Productivity a tough puzzle for central bank boffins

Productivity a tough puzzle for central bank boffins

The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered a pessimistic assessment of Australia's productivity potential, ahead of the government's economic roundtable.

Hopes RBA won't repeat shock rates hold as board meets

Hopes RBA won't repeat shock rates hold as board meets

Hopes RBA won't repeat shock rates hold as board meets

Hopes RBA won't repeat shock rates hold as board meets

The "Trumpification" of the US Federal Reserve provides an unsettling backdrop to the Reserve Bank's August meeting, where it is expected to cut interest rates.

Mortgage holders ready for relief after past rates blow

Mortgage holders ready for relief after past rates blow

Mortgage holders ready for relief after past rates blow

Mortgage holders ready for relief after past rates blow

The Reserve Bank of Australia board is expected to deliver mortgage holders more hip-pocket relief in its upcoming interest rates decision.

Jigsaw coming together for further interest rate relief

Jigsaw coming together for further interest rate relief

Jigsaw coming together for further interest rate relief

Jigsaw coming together for further interest rate relief

A soft inflation print and surprisingly strong retail sales paint a rosy picture of the Australian economy ahead of a key Reserve Bank rate meeting.

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The 'critical' data that could greenlight next rate cut

Economists await key quarterly data that could put the odds firmly in favour of an August interest rate cut, as the Reserve Bank sheds light on its shock hold.

Peek into surprise RBA decision as rate cut on cards

Borrowers are hoping for clarity on the Reserve Bank's next moves as an unexpected jump in unemployment firms the case for an interest rate cut.

Cafes, small businesses fear brunt of surcharge cut

The dreaded $6 line for a coffee could soon become reality for cafe owners after a proposal to scrap card surcharges could force fees to pass on to customers.

Consumer win in card surcharge cut as business bristles

Scrapping surcharges could save Australians about $1.2 billion, but small businesses think they will have to foot the bill.

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Slow rate of cuts puts squeeze on business, households

Businesses and mortgage-holders banking on a cut to interest rates will have to wait more than a month before the next opportunity for financial stimulus.

Rates hold call cuts deep but bank governor offers hope

The central bank has defied expectations of an interest rate cut as it keeps its sights on inflation and jobs figures, but relief might not be far away.

'Get on with it': next move key with rate cut baked in

With markets all but assured the Reserve Bank board will cut interest rates at its upcoming meeting, the bigger question for traders is what they say next.

Back-to-back rate cuts tipped when Reserve Bank meets

The Reserve Bank of Australia's interest rate meeting is set to take top billing as markets expect the board to hand down another cut.

Transparency boost: Reserve Bank homes in on key change

The Reserve Bank is likely to implement a key outstanding recommendation of a review into its operations, bringing it in line with international counterparts.

Homebuyers stand to win as big bank ups rate-cut bet

Westpac's chief economist has added two more rate cuts to her forecast for 2026 with lower immigration expected to drive down rents and inflation.

Australian shares retreat from highs for second time

Easing trade tensions between the US and China were not enough to push the ASX to a new record this week, with investors erring on the side of caution.

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