Regulation

RBA revises up inflation number in February forecast

Inflation will now not fall into its target range until 2025, according to the RBA’s monetary policy statement.

10 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

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Business

RBA rise ‘more likely’ after 7.8 per cent CPI result

However, home builders are encouraged by the first signs of slower increases in the costs of labour and raw materials.

27 January 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Decision on RBA board to come mid-2023, says Treasurer

The make-up of the bank and the governor’s tenure will be decided after the government receives its review.

09 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

RBA tightens reins on runaway Christmas spending

With retailers expecting sales to increase by $2 billion this year, the rate increase aims to prevent a splurge.

07 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

RBA announces last rate decision for the year

The Reserve Bank has revealed its cash rate decision for December with inflation still yet to peak according to...

06 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

RBA raises rates to 2.85%, expects CPI to peak before 2023

Fast tightening cycle should slow inflation with household spending already squeezed, economists say

02 November 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

RBA announces rate decision for November

The Reserve Bank has handed down its latest interest rate decision following mixed predictions from economists and...

01 November 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Widespread use of crypto increases risk of disruption, says RBA

In its latest Financial Stability Review, the central bank says digital currencies have similar hazards to other...

12 October 2022 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Business

RBA rate rise prioritises ‘wait and see’ approach

An increase of 25 bps leaves room to assess string of recent rises, says the bank.

05 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

RBA announces October cash rate decision

The Reserve Bank has announced its interest rate decision for October as it looks to dampen the surging inflation rate.

04 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

RBA Governor backs global standard for sustainability reporting

Dr Lowe’s support for the ISSB is a welcome step towards consistent environmental standards, says CPA Australia.

19 September 2022 • By Philip King

Super

LRBAs tipped as potential target in upcoming federal budget

With Labor grappling with a huge federal budget deficit and a housing market under pressure, SMSF borrowing may be...

13 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

RBA raises interest rates for fifth month in a row

Another increase by 50 basis points takes the rate to 2.35 per cent.

07 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

RBA announces fifth interest rate rise

The Reserve Bank has announced another interest rate rise this month in an attempt to combat inflation.

06 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

RBA raises rates for a fourth month in a row

The low unemployment rate forced the bank’s hand, says CreditorWatch economist.

03 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

RBA announces August rate rise

Official interest rate goes up for the fourth consecutive month.

02 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

Treasurer announces review into the RBA’s monetary policy

The inquiry comes after criticism the bank misjudged the pace of inflation.

21 July 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

RBA rate raises ‘will need to keep going’

Further increases are highly likely, says CreditorWatch economist.

06 July 2022 • By Josh Needs