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Slight relief for borrowers after RBA slashes rates

Slight relief for borrowers after RBA slashes rates

The Reserve Bank's decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points offers mortgage holders slight respite, but many are hoping for more substantial changes.

PM denies rate cut will impact election timing

PM denies rate cut will impact election timing

PM denies rate cut will impact election timing

PM denies rate cut will impact election timing

Anthony Albanese remains coy on when Australians will head to the polls, after the Reserve Bank delivered cost-of-living relief for mortgage holders.

Tight jobs market to keep inflation above target: RBA

Tight jobs market to keep inflation above target: RBA

Tight jobs market to keep inflation above target: RBA

Tight jobs market to keep inflation above target: RBA

The Reserve Bank of Australia has pushed back its prediction for when underlying inflation will return to the midpoint of its target band.

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Dutton prays for rate cut as RBA enters conclave

Dutton prays for rate cut as RBA enters conclave

Economists say a major reduction in mortgage rates this year is unlikely, even though the Reserve Bank board is widely tipped to deliver a cut on Tuesday.

Economists less confident of RBA rate cut than market

Economists less confident of RBA rate cut than market

An AAP survey of 32 leading Australian economists has tipped the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates this week, but more than one in five remain unconvinced.

Last big bank holdout against February rate cut folds

Last big bank holdout against February rate cut folds

With the stars aligned for a February interest rate cut, borrowers are now concerned with how many cuts the Reserve Bank will hand down.

As dollar dips towards 60c, tariff threat may Trump all

As dollar dips towards 60c, tariff threat may Trump all

The Aussie dollar is edging closer to the psychologically significant 60 US cents barrier and Donald Trump could determine whether it crashes through in 2025.

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RBA says rate cuts coming soon, IMF warns on inflation

RBA says rate cuts coming soon, IMF warns on inflation

RBA says rate cuts coming soon, IMF warns on inflation

RBA says rate cuts coming soon, IMF warns on inflation

The Reserve Bank's interest rate settings are appropriate but the battle against inflation is not yet won, a check-up of Australia's economic health has found.

The women who could soon influence your mortgage

The women who could soon influence your mortgage

The women who could soon influence your mortgage

The women who could soon influence your mortgage

Two new faces will serve on the Reserve Bank of Australia's rate-setting board, with the government defying calls from the coalition for continuity.

Bank chief doubts trade-war risk will cancel Christmas

Bank chief doubts trade-war risk will cancel Christmas

Bank chief doubts trade-war risk will cancel Christmas

Bank chief doubts trade-war risk will cancel Christmas

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come has visited the RBA deputy, revealing little chance of the global economy plunging into another Depression.

Rates stay on hold and hope for February cut revived

Rates stay on hold and hope for February cut revived

Rates stay on hold and hope for February cut revived

Rates stay on hold and hope for February cut revived

Long-awaited mortgage relief looks closer as the central bank takes another interest rate hike off the table and lays the groundwork for future cuts.

RBA set to hold rates steady at final meeting of 2024

RBA set to hold rates steady at final meeting of 2024

RBA set to hold rates steady at final meeting of 2024

RBA set to hold rates steady at final meeting of 2024

No change in interest rates is anticipated at the Reserve Bank of Australia's last board meeting of the calendar year.

Climate damage: $7 trillion hit to standard of living

Climate damage: $7 trillion hit to standard of living

Climate damage: $7 trillion hit to standard of living

Climate damage: $7 trillion hit to standard of living

Living standards will suffer further as extreme weather hits households and businesses, an investor group warns, with insurance already out of reach for some.

Top bank chief reveals why rates are still on hold

Top bank chief reveals why rates are still on hold

Top bank chief reveals why rates are still on hold

Top bank chief reveals why rates are still on hold

Australia's top central banker reveals why she still hasn't pulled the trigger on interest rate cuts despite similar countries already taking action.

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'Guarded references': Door opening to rate cuts

The Reserve Bank of Australia remains 'vigilant to upside risks to inflation' but has stepped through a number of scenarios allowing it to cut interest rates.

Jobs market in focus as investors chew Trump triumph

Donald Trump's return is having no immediate impact on central bank inflation outlooks but domestic jobs figures could change the calculus for the RBA.

No change to RBA forecasts after Trump election

The re-election of Donald Trump as US president could have "adverse implications" for the Australian economy but it has not changed the RBA's view on inflation.

RBA resists taking a punt on Melbourne Cup day rate cut

The Reserve Bank has not gambled on a Melbourne Cup rate reduction, with punters left to ponder whether borrowers will receive a windfall before Christmas.

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Labour shortages still 'number one' concern: RBA

Firms are struggling to retain workers as activity from mining, infrastructure projects and even the 2032 Brisbane Olympics keeps demand for labour high.

Hard-to-miss petrol pricing a 'proxy' for inflation

Households are constantly reminded of the price of filling up and the Reserve Bank says that's why petrol plays an outsized role in expectations for inflation.

Spring brings brighter outlook as rate hike fears fade

As signs of improving consumer and business confidence emerge, economists are speculating the Reserve Bank might be shifting its thinking on interest rates.

Don't put money on rates relief soon, borrowers warned

Mortgage-holders should not get their hopes up for near-term relief, says a hawkish Reserve Bank governor as the cash rate was again held at 4.35 per cent.

War of words over inflation as national debt dives

Australia lags behind western nations in tackling inflation, the shadow treasurer says, as the Reserve Bank mulls whether to lower interest rates.

Labor, expert lash 'crazy' call to step in over rates

Calls for Canberra to intervene with the Reserve Bank to lower interest rates to get financial reforms over the line have been rejected by Labor.

Rates veto power must stay: Greens issue RBA demands

The Greens want the treasurer to intervene and force the RBA to lower interest rates as it lays out its demands for support on troubled central bank reforms.

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