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Q&A discussion between Deputy Governor of The RBA Andrew Hauser and Sky News Business Editor Ross Greenwood during Australia's Economic Outlook business luncheon at Crown Sydney in Sydney, Friday, June 7, 2024. Presented by Sky News and The Australian, the second annual Australia’s Economic Outlook business luncheon will hear from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia Andrew Hauser. (AAP Image/Pool, Britta Campion) NO ARCHIVING

RBAPremiumRBA says CPI dip ‘very welcome’ but job market up for debate

Australia’s quarterly inflation outcome this week was close to the Reserve Bank’s expectations, deputy governor Andrew Hauser said, while adding the board is debating the extent of labour market tightness.

Swati Pandey

Is Jim Chalmers right in treating Australia’s inflation battle as mission accomplished?

RBAComments‘Outstanding numbers’: Fading inflation spurs rate cut hopes

JACKSON HEWETT: Inflation has finally fallen in line with the RBA’s forecast and is now the lowest it has been since March 2021. The ball is back in the Central Bank’s court.

Jackson Hewett

Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock.

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Inflation dip gives RBA cover for third rate cut in August

Homeowners hoping for a third interest rate cut could see relief within weeks after Australia’s inflation slowed further.

Matt Mckenzie

Danielle Wood, CEO of the Grattan Institute addresses the National Press Club in Canberra, Wednesday, May 3, 2023. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING

EconomicsCommentsHow Aussies could be $14,000 better off in a decade

Getting productivity on track would make Australian workers $14,000 better off in a decade, but top economists warn ‘poor decisions’ by governments are holding the country back.

Matt Mckenzie

Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock.

EconomyCommentsJobs figures not a shock for cautious Bullock

Michele Bullock has knocked back jitters about last month’s unemployment rise amid pressure on her Reserve Bank to drop interest rates.

Matt Mckenzie

Arrow Computers owner Frank Beverwijk is hopeful further interest rate cuts will encourage more spending.

EconomyCommentsWA splurges on electronics but EOFY may be one-off sugar hit

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s two rate cuts this year have encouraged WA consumers to take advantage of EOFY bargains in June, but one expert warns the retail sugar hit may just be a one-off.

Cheyanne Enciso

Nearly 1.5 million Australians were ‘at risk’ of mortgage stress in the three months to June.

EconomyCommentsMortgage stress risk rises despite RBA rate cut relief

The share of homeowners at risk of mortgage stress ticked up in June despite the Reserve Bank of Australia delivering two rate cuts this year in some much-needed financial relief for households.

Cheyanne Enciso

Michele Bullock, governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), speaks during a press conference in Sydney, Australia, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Australia?s central bank surprised investors and economists by keeping interest rates unchanged on Tuesday and signaled a wait-and-see approach on policy as US tariff plans stoke uncertainty across the world. Photographer: Brent Lewin/Bloomberg

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Hope for two more rate cuts in 2025 but ‘not a done deal’

Michele Bullock’s Reserve Bank board has given a full overview of why it did not rush to cut interest rates earlier this month.

Matt Mckenzie

The Reserve Bank of Australia has frequently cited the lack of timely inflation readings as a challenge for policy calibration. 

RBAPremiumABS to release full monthly inflation report from November

Australia will begin publishing a complete monthly measure of inflation from November 26, addressing a long-standing gap in the nation’s economic data.

Swati Pandey

Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock and Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

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No shortage of demands but RBA can’t supply all solutions

Michele Bullock’s Reserve Bank has become the national fix-it squad called on to solve every economic problem — but all eyes should really be on Canberra.

Matt Mckenzie

The Reserve Bank kept the official interest rate on hold earlier this month.

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Hopes of August rate relief firm as labour market cools

Hopes for a third interest rate cut have been boosted after Australia’s jobs boom stalled but economists have warned not to pop the champagne corks for an August move just yet.

Matt Mckenzie

The Reserve Bank of Australia plans to kill off surcharge fees on card payments.

Your MoneyCommentsPremium‘Screwed’: Consumers to wear cost of RBA card surcharge ban

Shoppers celebrating the end of surcharge fees on card payments have been warned they’ll end up covering the cost anyway, when retailers are forced to build-in the charge.

Cheyanne Enciso

The RBA wants to cut card surcharge costs.

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RBA plays its cards right in surcharge blitz

JACKSON HEWETT: Who pays for the financial pipes?

Jackson Hewett

Michele Bullock, governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia.

Your MoneyCommentsRBA’s hold keeps consumer sentiment recovery in check

Last week’s move by the Reserve Bank to hold fire on a third interest rate cut for 2025 has failed to dampen the spirits of Australian consumers.

Daniel Newell

The RBA found avoiding surcharges had become harder as consumers embraced card and digital payment methods over cash.

Your MoneyCommentsRBA flags blanket ban on all card surcharging to save $1.2b

The Reserve Bank has flagged an end to a bugbear of almost every Australian shopper — debit and credit card surcharge fees.

Daniel Newell

The Commonwealth Bank warned that future generations would be left to pick up the bills as the country ages in a submission to a Productivity Commission reform inquiry.

EconomyCommentsEnd the income tax addiction: Commonwealth Bank

The nation’s biggest bank says Australia must break its addiction to taxing income and rein in “unsustainable” government spending growth.

Matt Mckenzie

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

EconomyPremiumJim Chalmers defends ‘controversial’ RBA remarks

When the RBA stunned financial markets by keeping rates on hold, Dr Chalmers noted the overwhelming expectation of a cut and the split vote on the call by the RBA’s board.

Sean Smith

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock.

PropertyCommentsPremiumPain persist for mortgage owners after ‘cruel blow’

Under-the-pump Australian mortgage holders may still be feeling the impacts of the cost-of-living crunch despite the Reserve Bank moving on interest rates twice this year. 

Cameron Micallef

ProspEx co-founder and CEO Kassia Kazmer.

FinanceCommentsPerth royalties trading hopeful wins spot in RBA trial

WA fintech ProspEx has been selected by the Reserve Bank of Australia to take part in a nationwide research effort investigating where digital assets could be used in the economy.

Simone Grogan

Michele Bullock and the Reserve Bank kept rates on hold on Tuesday.

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Angry at rates shock? Here’s who you should be blaming

The Reserve Bank has given the middle finger to analysts and financial traders by holding interest rates steady on Tuesday. Rightly so.

Matt Mckenzie

NAB said business conditions were ‘stabilising, if not starting to turn around after a disappointing start to the year.’

EconomyCommentsBusinesses showing signs of a revival as conditions lift

Australian businesses are showing signs of a revival after a rocky start to 2025, with new bank data suggesting conditions are ‘stabilising, if not starting to turn around.’

Cheyanne Enciso

The Reserve Bank has kept the official interest rate on hold.

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Rates shock: RBA defies markets to hold interest rates

Michele Bullock says the Reserve Bank wants to make sure inflation has been “nailed” after defying markets to hold interest rates steady today.

Matt Mckenzie

Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock explains the decision to keep rates on hold.

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RBA Governor explains why interest rates were kept on hold

Michele Bullock is speaking out after the Reserve Bank shocked economists and homeowners by keeping interest rates on hold. Follow it live here.

David Johns

Michele Bullock during a press conference following the RBA announcement to cut the interest rate by 0.25 percentage points on Tuesday. NewsWire / Nikki Short

EconomyPremiumRate cut certainty “bewildering”, economist says

The Reserve Bank is hotly tipped to cut interest rates for a third time on Tuesday but one economist has declared the near-certainty in markets over the looming decision “bewildering”.

Matt Mckenzie