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Three more rate hikes tipped as prices begin to rise

Three more rate hikes tipped as prices begin to rise

Construction contractors are already hiking prices due to rising fuel costs, in a sign the US-Israeli war in Iran is contributing to economy-wide inflation.

Treasurer warns of major economic damage from Iran war

Treasurer warns of major economic damage from Iran war

Treasurer warns of major economic damage from Iran war

Treasurer warns of major economic damage from Iran war

Fresh modelling shows oil price shocks and soaring prices for other commodities will have a lasting impact on Australia's economy.

Collateral damage: war threatens to blow up inflation

Collateral damage: war threatens to blow up inflation

Collateral damage: war threatens to blow up inflation

Collateral damage: war threatens to blow up inflation

Domestic pressures were behind the Reserve Bank's decision to hike interest rates, governor Michele Bullock says, although the Iran war will worsen inflation.

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Oil shock further reason for tax reform, spending cuts

Oil shock further reason for tax reform, spending cuts

An economic downturn might be needed to bring inflation back to target, economists warn, but the government can help with spending cuts and productivity reform.

Interest rate hike 'no slam dunk' amid Iran uncertainty

Interest rate hike 'no slam dunk' amid Iran uncertainty

Traders and economists widely expect the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates but uncertainty over the Iran war could convince the board to keep them on hold.

Big four banks predict three consecutive RBA rate hikes

Big four banks predict three consecutive RBA rate hikes

The Middle East conflict could prompt the Aussie dollar to plummet and the Reserve Bank to hike interest rates to 15-year highs in 2026, analysts say.

Iran conflict raises spectre of triple RBA rate hike

Iran conflict raises spectre of triple RBA rate hike

Households are being warned to brace for a second interest rate rise in as many months as three big banks react to comments from a top Reserve Bank official.

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Wavering households ease urgency for more rate hikes

Wavering households ease urgency for more rate hikes

Wavering households ease urgency for more rate hikes

Wavering households ease urgency for more rate hikes

Economic data released this week will leave the Reserve Bank a little less concerned about underlying momentum in consumer demand, an economist says.

Good news is bad news: GDP growth fuels inflation fears

Good news is bad news: GDP growth fuels inflation fears

Good news is bad news: GDP growth fuels inflation fears

Good news is bad news: GDP growth fuels inflation fears

Australia's economy expanded by 2.6 per cent over 2025, above Reserve Bank forecasts, raising fears of an impending interest rate hike.

Rate hike odds spike for 'live' March RBA meeting

Rate hike odds spike for 'live' March RBA meeting

Rate hike odds spike for 'live' March RBA meeting

Rate hike odds spike for 'live' March RBA meeting

The battle to tame inflation has been thrown into more uncertainty by conflict in Iran and the Middle East, the Reserve Bank governor says.

Latest data under spotlight as pressure builds on rates

Latest data under spotlight as pressure builds on rates

Latest data under spotlight as pressure builds on rates

Latest data under spotlight as pressure builds on rates

Fresh economic figures will be scrutinised by the Reserve Bank of Australia as it assesses the nation's economy before a key meeting on interest rates.

Renewables growth energises spending as inflation rises

Renewables growth energises spending as inflation rises

Renewables growth energises spending as inflation rises

Renewables growth energises spending as inflation rises

Capital expenditure has been rising fast in Australia as the treasurer warns stubborn inflation will mean savings are needed in the budget.

'Rise on the horizon': inflation fuels rate hike fears

'Rise on the horizon': inflation fuels rate hike fears

'Rise on the horizon': inflation fuels rate hike fears

'Rise on the horizon': inflation fuels rate hike fears

A small increase in underlying inflation has led to growing expectations the Reserve Bank will lift the cash rate in coming months.

Labour pains for borrowers as jobs data hits rate hopes

Labour pains for borrowers as jobs data hits rate hopes

Labour pains for borrowers as jobs data hits rate hopes

Labour pains for borrowers as jobs data hits rate hopes

Economists fear two solid jobs readings could push the RBA to inflict more borrowing pain on Australian mortgage-holders.

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Inflation does a job on wage growth, adds heat to rates

Rising inflation has pushed real wages below the level of rising costs, which could have a big impact on the Reserve Bank's next decision on interest rates.

Major builder expects 'chronic undersupply' to continue

Pent-up demand has property group Mirvac optimistic about the outlook for residential housing despite the prospect of higher interest rates.

Rates on hold in New Zealand as Breman era begins

New Zealand's official cash rate has been held at 2.25 per cent in the first monetary policy review of 2026.

'Too high': risk to economy forces RBA's hand on rates

Minutes from the Reserve Bank's latest meeting reveal the thinking behind its call to lift interest rates for the first in more than two years.

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Signs of softening spending could stay RBA's rates hand

A surprise slide in consumer spending has thrown more uncertainty around the Reserve Bank's next move on interest rates.

Private demand under the microscope after rate hike

Fresh data will reveal whether the strong momentum in private spending, which spurred the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates, has continued into 2026.

Reserve Bank boss calls on businesses to invest smarter

Opposition MPs have grilled Reserve Bank officials over whether government spending and monetary policy errors contributed to the first rate hike in two years.

Greens hold door open to capital gains tax reforms

Support from the Greens could hold the key to opening the door to capital gains tax changes as the government ponders reforms the opposition says it won't back.

Forecasters dial up rate bets as banks prepare to hike

With the RBA showing stronger resolve to rein in inflation, banks will more likely than not be lifting home loan rates again in a few months, economists say.

Borrowed time: rate hike unlikely to be one-and-done

Mortgage holders could face back-to-back rate hikes after the Reserve Bank raised interest rates amid rising inflation pressures.

Mortgage holders brace for hundreds more in repayments

Two incorrect assumptions have set the Reserve Bank on track for a costly U-turn on interest rates, with borrowers facing steeper repayments on their mortgages.

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