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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.

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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.

Economy 'not dying' but firms ready for tough times

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

'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

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.

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UK central banker nabbed to take over as RBA deputy

UK central banker nabbed to take over as RBA deputy

UK central banker nabbed to take over as RBA deputy

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.

Cup day rate hike extends finishing line for borrowers

Cup day rate hike extends finishing line for borrowers

Cup day rate hike extends finishing line for borrowers

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

Photo finish looms for Melbourne Cup interest rate call

Photo finish looms for Melbourne Cup interest rate call

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

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

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

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

Inflation cooling to plan but fuel on RBA's watchlist

Inflation cooling to plan but fuel on RBA's watchlist

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

Government 'helping hand' ideal to control prices: Lowe

Government 'helping hand' ideal to control prices: Lowe

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

Borrowers get a break from Lowe blows as rates hold

Borrowers get a break from Lowe blows as rates hold

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.

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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.

Chalmers plays down fuss over union push for RBA board

A seat on the Reserve Bank board for a representative of a major industrial union hasn't been ruled out by Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

RBA backs supply, not rent controls, to ease price pain

The Reserve Bank governor says the focus should be on planning and zoning reforms to bring on new supply rather than short-term fixes to housing challenges.

RBA eyes 'credible' path to return inflation to target

The task of returning inflation to target is going according to plan, but the head of the Reserve Bank says it could still be thrown off course.

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Prices surge for insurance, food and housing

Workers are at the coalface of the cost of living crisis as they fork out for more expensive goods and services and higher mortgage repayments.

Soft landing tipped for economy as RBA trims inflation

The Reserve Bank says the economy can avoid a recession as inflation falls and unemployment rises, but there are a number of risks.

Borrowers spared further pain as RBA stays on hold

The Reserve Bank has kept the cash rate on hold for a second month in a move that has some experts speculating the hiking cycle might be over.

US Fed raises rates to highest level in 22 years

The US central bank has raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, saying inflation in the country remains elevated.

'Country girl' elevated to vital national economic role

The Reserve Bank of Australia will have a new governor from September in veteran central bank official Michelle Bullock.

Senior Liberal backs 'poor old Philip Lowe'

Central bank governor Philip Lowe is "well qualified" to remain in the job after his term expires in September, a federal Liberal frontbencher says.

RBA opts for pause as hikes wash through economy

The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates steady with light appearing at the end of the tunnel for mortgage holders in the fight against inflation.

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