EXPLAINED: 9 - The Real Truth

It took more than a century, but women are taking charge of Australia’s economy – here’s why it matters

For the first time in its 124-year history, Treasury will be led by a woman.

The Conversation · Jun 12, 2025

Businesses and consumers caught between opposing forces

Falling interest rates are not buoying the spirits of households and firms as fast as hoped, as global economic uncertainty keeps a lid on sentiment.

AAP · Jun 8, 2025

RBA ready to use rapid-fire rate cuts if Trump policies rattle Australia’s economy, minutes reveal

Reserve Bank vetoed a 50 basis point cut in cash rate last month, but is willing to take such action if global economy demands it

The Guardian - AU · Jun 3, 2025

Restaurants on the brink as business failures plateau

Hospitality venues are feeling the pinch from high business costs and low spending, but lower interest rates should help ease the pain

AAP · May 21, 2025

Trump's tariff 'rollercoaster' raises recession risk

Donald Trump's trade war has clouded economic forecasts as Australia's central bank seeks to thread the needle to avoid the nation tipping into a recession.

AAP · May 20, 2025

RBA cuts interest rates, ready to respond again if the economy weakens further

The Reserve Bank of Australia cut the official interest rate for the second time this year, as it lowered forecasts for Australian economic growth and pointed to increasing uncertainty in the world economy.

The Conversation · May 20, 2025

Search for signs of Trump trade slowdown as RBA meets

Uncertainty, both known and unknown, surrounding Donald Trump's tariffs and their economic impact could spur the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates on Tuesday.

AAP · May 18, 2025

Jobs and wage data in focus ahead of interest rate call

Most analysts are asking not if, but by how much, the Reserve Bank will cut interest rates - and upcoming jobs data could be pivotal to that decision.

AAP · May 11, 2025

Inflation is easing, boosting the case for another interest rate cut in May

Australia’s headline inflation rate held steady at a four-year low of 2.4% in the March quarter, according to official data, adding to the case for a cut in interest rates at the next Reserve Bank board meeting in May.

The Conversation · Apr 30, 2025

Tariff turmoil triggers Reserve Bank inflation fears

Uncertainty over US tariffs and a brewing global trade war cast a shadow over the Reserve Bank of Australia as it deliberated on cutting interest rates.

AAP · Apr 14, 2025