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RBA's stagflation nightmare: prices up, confidence down

Consumer and business confidence has taken a dive following the Iran conflict, highlighting the Reserve Bank's dual fears of falling activity and rising prices.

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‘Stagflationary shock’ from Iran war a ‘nightmare’ as confidence crashes among Australian households

Weakened economic activity, soaring fuel prices and rising inflation have created a horror scenario, RBA deputy governor says

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RBA narrowly votes to lift interest rates. The Middle East war may determine if there’s more to come

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted official interest rates for the second time this year as it struggles to bring inflation under control, saying inflation is “likely to remain above target for some time”.

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Australians hit by soaring petrol prices now face expected blow of interest rate rise

Economists predict RBA board will hike cash rate to 4.1% next week as inflation climbs and energy costs surge

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ASX edges higher on hopes of record oil reserve release

Volatile oil prices continue to dictate stock market sentiment with the local bourse trading higher on hopes tapping reserves could shore up crude supply.

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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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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Middle East war set to push inflation higher than forecast, warns RBA deputy governor

The Reserve Bank’s Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser says inflation in Australia looks likely to be higher than projected before the war in the Middle East broke out.

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Shoppers should ‘vote with their feet’ when companies are ‘taking the p’, RBA deputy says

Andrew Hauser says inflationary pressures not driven by one single sector, but he understands frustration at ‘particular corporate strategies’

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Commonwealth Bank posts record half-year cash profit as investors pile into housing market

CBA shares surge by 7% after bumper $5.45bn result while data shows owner-occupiers’ share of lending has decreased in tight property market

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Key RBA concern eases ahead of crucial inflation print

An easing in capacity constraints will help soothe some worried minds at Martin Place, but hot inflation data could still force the Reserve Bank to hike rates.

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Donald Trump trashed global economic orthodoxy. A year on, did he leave Australia a winner or loser?

While tariffs have been ‘all show and no substance’, economists fear an AI investment bubble and tensions in the South China Sea, along with Trump’s attacks on the Federal Reserve’s independence

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RBA bigwig reveals how economy can escape slow lane

The Australian economy's spare capacity will be key to deciding how many times the Reserve Bank can cut interest rates, a senior official says.

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Economy heads for first major test since RBA rate hold

Australia's volatile unemployment rate is expected to tick back down to 4.4 per cent, which would add little urgency for the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates.

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Jigsaw coming together for further interest rate relief

A soft inflation print and surprisingly strong retail sales paint a rosy picture of the Australian economy ahead of a key Reserve Bank rate meeting.

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Australian firms 'upbeat' China can navigate trade war

Australian firms are bullish about their opportunities in China despite global trade ructions casting doubt over economic growth, the Reserve Bank deputy says.

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RBA deputy denies rate cut contradicted own forecasts

The Reserve Bank board did not disagree with its own staff over its inflation forecast as some commentators have suggested, deputy governor Andrew Hauser says.

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Revelations in minutes of interest rate drought breaker

Minutes from the Reserve Bank meeting that finally lower interest rates shows board members responding to signals from recent trends in two key areas.

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Hazy outlook fuels Reserve Bank caution on disinflation

Caution has been urged over future cash rate changes as uncertainty looms large over global policy, the impacts of rate decisions and the labour market.

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Bank chief doubts trade-war risk will cancel Christmas

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come has visited the RBA deputy, revealing little chance of the global economy plunging into another Depression.

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Labour shortages still 'number one' concern: RBA

Firms are struggling to retain workers as activity from mining, infrastructure projects and even the 2032 Brisbane Olympics keeps demand for labour high.

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Reserve Bank's views on hot jobs market to be canvassed

A speech by the Reserve Bank of Australia's deputy governor will draw careful scrutiny amid hopes a long-awaited rates cut could be brought forward.

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View from The Hill: Australians don’t need to be told high interest rates are ‘smashing’ the economy, but is there an alternative?

Treasurer Jim Chalmers mightn’t have expected his weekend comment – made ahead of expected low growth figures later this week – that interest rate rises were “smashing” the Australian economy to set off the reaction it has. After all, it’s been something of a Chalmers mantra.

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After working for the RBA for 30 years, here’s how I’d make it more accountable

How can we tell if the Reserve Bank of Australia – which sets the interest rates that shape our national and household budgets – is doing a good job?

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Reserve Bank’s Andrew Hauser says don’t read too much for Australia from US rates message

Inflation remains top of mind as the Reserve Bank of Australia continues to keep interest rates on hold at a time when the United States Federal Reserve signals that it will start cutting rates.

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Beware of economic 'false prophets', warns Reserve Bank

Reserve Bank deputy governor Andrew Hauser says projecting future movements in the economy is inherently uncertain and overconfidence is a red flag.

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