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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.

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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

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.

The 'critical' data that could greenlight next rate cut

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

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.

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Cafes, small businesses fear brunt of surcharge cut

Cafes, small businesses fear brunt of surcharge cut

Cafes, small businesses fear brunt of surcharge 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

Consumer win in card surcharge cut as business bristles

Consumer win in card surcharge cut as business bristles

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.

Slow rate of cuts puts squeeze on business, households

Slow rate of cuts puts squeeze on business, households

Slow rate of cuts puts squeeze on business, households

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

Rates hold call cuts deep but bank governor offers hope

Rates hold call cuts deep but bank governor offers hope

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

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

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

'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

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

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

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

Transparency boost: Reserve Bank homes in on key change

Transparency boost: Reserve Bank homes in on key change

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.

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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.

Australian firms 'upbeat' China can navigate trade war

Australian firms are bullish about their opportunities in China despite global trade ructions casting doubt over economic growth, the Reserve Bank deputy says.

Restaurants on the brink as business failures plateau

Hospitality venues are feeling the pinch from high business costs and low spending, but lower interest rates should help ease the pain

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Aussie shares at three-month high as big bank hits peak

Australia's banks have helped push the local stock market higher as the nation's most valuable company notches a share price record.

Trump's tariff 'rollercoaster' raises recession risk

Donald Trump's trade war has clouded economic forecasts as Australia's central bank seeks to thread the needle to avoid the nation tipping into a recession.

Borrowers rejoice as rates cut amid 'uncertain' times

The official cash rate has a three in front of it for the first time in two years, after the Reserve Bank cut interest rates by 25 basis points.

Full extent of Trump's tariff slap on economy revealed

The Reserve Bank predicts trade uncertainty will cause Australia's GDP to grow 0.3 percentage points lower in 2025, shaving $8 billion off the economy.

Search for signs of Trump trade slowdown as RBA meets

Uncertainty, both known and unknown, surrounding Donald Trump's tariffs and their economic impact could spur the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates on Tuesday.

Aussie shares hit three-month high as streak continues

Australian shares have pushed higher each session this week as easing trade tensions and hopes of incoming interest rate cuts buoyed markets.

Mortgage relief could be limited as jobs market expands

An unexpected jump in employment has led the money market to pare back its hopes for further mortgage relief after a widely expected rate cut next week.

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