Business

RBA presses pause button in ‘uncertain’ economy

The outlook remains clouded by services prices, household consumption a tight labour market and slower growth.

05 September 2023 • By Philip King

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RBA weighs uncertainty in rate decision

Further tightening may be required, the bank says, but higher interest rates are working.

01 August 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Inflation falls, but RBA rates decision an each-way bet

The second quarterly decline might be too little for the RBA to pause rate rises again next week, according to...

27 July 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Change of RBA governor a cause for optimism

Reaction to Ms Bullock’s appointment has been widely positive as businesses look for stable monetary policy to combat...

18 July 2023 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

Government names Lowe replacement at RBA

The Prime Minister and Treasurer announce the person “best-placed to take the Reserve Bank into the future”.

14 July 2023 • By Philip King

Business

RBA review reduces cash rate meetings

The frequency of the board's meetings will reduce from 11 to provide additional time to examine the monetary policy...

13 July 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

Observers welcome RBA pause with economy at 'tipping point'

Wait-and-see decision leaves Australia holding its breath for a soft landing.

05 July 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

RBA reveals greatly debated July rate decision

The Reserve Bank has revealed its cash rate decision after its surprise June verdict.

04 July 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

RBA governor’s fate to be revealed in coming weeks

The decision on who will take on the “big job” will be made in July before Parliament returns, said the Treasurer.

23 June 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

RBA surprises businesses with cash rate rise, ‘risks recession’

Stagnant high inflation and growing wages mean further increases are on the horizon according to the board.

07 June 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

RBA reveals greatly anticipated June rate decision

The Reserve Bank has divulged its June cash rate decision in light of the ABS’s recent Consumer Price Index indicator.

06 June 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

More rises possible with 2 years before CPI hits target: RBA

UPDATED: Concerns over the tight labour market and services inflation forced the bank to raise rates – and it might...

03 May 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Inflation level too high for comfort: RBA

The bank says its May decision hinged on the impact of its 10 previous rate rises over the past year, which have yet...

02 May 2023 • By Philip King

Business

‘Unnecessary’ RBA rises tip economy towards recession: Deloitte

The firm says bank’s measures will see the fewest construction starts in more than a decade.

18 April 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

RBA decision ‘welcome relief’, say experts

The first rate pause after a year of increases will give the bank time to assess the full effect of previous rises.

05 April 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

RBA reveals landmark April interest rate decision

The RBA has announced its cash rate decision following consecutive rate rises to start the year.

04 April 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

RBA must pause rates in response to easing CPI, say experts

The February figure revealed a second consecutive month of lower inflation but rent was seen as a growing problem.

30 March 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

Inflation has peaked but further rate rises on the cards: RBA

The tenth increase in a row puts business and individuals under more pressure and the “wisdom of this decision is hard...

08 March 2023 • By Josh Needs