Business

RBA rate decision in balance despite slower inflation

The latest CPI figures have left economists divided over the bank’s next course of action.

30 November 2023 • By Christine Chen

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​​​​Small business struggles, but financial system resilient: RBA

The bank’s Financial Stability Review finds higher interest rates have hurt small businesses the most.

09 October 2023 • By Christine Chen

Business

Experts call for rate cut after RBA decision

“A rate decrease would be a welcome Christmas present,” said one expert.

04 October 2023 • By Christine Chen

Business

Bullock brings steady hand to debut as RBA governor

Economic uncertainty persists but the RBA believes inflation will continue on a downward trend.

03 October 2023 • By Christine Chen

Business

Observers praise RBA pause as key indicators realign

Fears of a wage-price spiral have receded, spending has slowed and the bank needs time to assess, commentators say.

06 September 2023 • By Philip King

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

Business

Record 1.5m at-risk mortgage-holders await RBA move

After a dozen rate rises more than 640,000 have joined the ranks of stressed homeowners, the latest Roy Morgan data...

29 August 2023 • By Philip King

Business

RBA delivers welcome pause but raises fears of another rise

The bank says falling inflation means its monetary policy is working but further tightening may be necessary.

02 August 2023 • By Philip King

Business

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