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'Very positive news': ray of light post inflation shock

'Very positive news': ray of light post inflation shock

Equipment investment in Australia's IT sector almost doubled in three months amid a surge in data centre projects, which could help revive productivity growth.

AI could push up the RBA's neutral interest rate level

AI could push up the RBA's neutral interest rate level

AI could push up the RBA's neutral interest rate level

AI could push up the RBA's neutral interest rate level

A Reserve Bank official says the neutral rate may have increased since the pandemic, which would limit how far rates could be cut without adding to inflation.

Rate cut a shoo-in as Kiwi economy searches for spark

Rate cut a shoo-in as Kiwi economy searches for spark

Rate cut a shoo-in as Kiwi economy searches for spark

Rate cut a shoo-in as Kiwi economy searches for spark

With an economy shrinking and unemployment at eight-year highs, New Zealand's central bank is all but certain to cut rates at its last meeting of the year.

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Dire housing affordability widening the wealth divide

Dire housing affordability widening the wealth divide

An extraordinary rise in demand combined with constrained supply has created a boom in Australian home values and rents over the past five years.

Early Christmas for RBA with landmark inflation print

Early Christmas for RBA with landmark inflation print

Inflation data will dominate the domestic economic dashboard, while the UK budget and New Zealand rate cuts are on the agenda abroad.

RBA reveals what would rule out more interest rate cuts

RBA reveals what would rule out more interest rate cuts

Barring a material rise in unemployment or weaker-than-expected economic growth, mortgage holders can just about give up hope for any more interest rate relief.

Australian economy 'island of security' in risky seas

Australian economy 'island of security' in risky seas

A shock fall in unemployment has wrong-footed analysts and dashed hopes of further interest rate cuts as the treasurer talks up Australia's economic strength.

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Interest rate cuts might have less impact than thought

Interest rate cuts might have less impact than thought

Interest rate cuts might have less impact than thought

Interest rate cuts might have less impact than thought

Mortgage holders were smashed by the fastest interest rate hiking cycle in decades post-pandemic, but a study has found it did little to dampen spending.

The worrying trend that could put an end to rate cuts

The worrying trend that could put an end to rate cuts

The worrying trend that could put an end to rate cuts

The worrying trend that could put an end to rate cuts

The rising cost of new homes and services such as takeaway meals were key to the Reserve Bank's inflation miss in September and could rule out future rate cuts.

Pre-Christmas rate relief dashed after inflation spike

Pre-Christmas rate relief dashed after inflation spike

Pre-Christmas rate relief dashed after inflation spike

Pre-Christmas rate relief dashed after inflation spike

All four major banks predict mortgage holders will have to wait until 2026 for rate relief after a larger-than expected inflation rise.

Aussie shares fall as miners, major companies drag

Aussie shares fall as miners, major companies drag

Aussie shares fall as miners, major companies drag

Aussie shares fall as miners, major companies drag

A strong banking sector performance wasn't enough to rescue Australia's share market from a negative session, as miners and two segment leaders tumbled.

Australian shares up on hopes of US-China trade detente

Australian shares up on hopes of US-China trade detente

Australian shares up on hopes of US-China trade detente

Australian shares up on hopes of US-China trade detente

Energy and interest rate-sensitive shares have led Australian market gains following reports of US-China trade tensions easing and renewed hope on rates.

Bank heads to open up before 'urgent' rate cut talks

Bank heads to open up before 'urgent' rate cut talks

Bank heads to open up before 'urgent' rate cut talks

Bank heads to open up before 'urgent' rate cut talks

Surprising unemployment data has many expecting interest rates are in for another trim, with two key figures in that decision set to give their reaction.

Jobs figures 'settling back' into pre-COVID levels

Jobs figures 'settling back' into pre-COVID levels

Jobs figures 'settling back' into pre-COVID levels

Jobs figures 'settling back' into pre-COVID levels

A shock increase in unemployment rates has been put down to the jobs market coming back to regular rates after pandemic-induced fluctuations.

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Rates cut back in the works as jobless figure spikes

An interest rate cut is back in the running on Melbourne Cup day as surprising unemployment figures offer borrowers hope of a home-loan victory.

Cup Day rate cut in doubt as RBA nears final straight

The odds are lengthening on an interest rate cut on Melbourne Cup Day, as the Reserve Bank adopts a hawkish tone and inflation steps up the pace.

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

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.

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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.

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.

Consumer confidence dips as households slowly recover

Years of lost purchasing power is still weighing on Australian households as the steady recovery in consumer confidence stalled in September.

Hope for buyers despite record low home affordability

Cheaper mortgages flowing from interest rate cuts will help more first-home buyers get into the market despite challenging conditions, a report says.

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.

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.

Inflation update to shape further rate cut expectations

A particularly weak inflation print on Wednesday could raise hopes for a back-to-back Reserve Bank interest rate cut next month.

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