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Energy prices top of mind for RBA

The second in command at the Reserve Bank says soaring energy prices could throw out its forecast and drive inflation even higher.

AAP · Nov 9, 2022

How does the RBA set interest rates each month? Why was this month's decision a close call?

The Reserve Bank reveals its recent decision to slow down interest rate increases was "finely balanced" and explains the process by which it arrives at its monthly decisions.

ABC News · Oct 18, 2022

RBA deputy governor Michele Bullock says outlook for global economy is 'quite worrying'

RBA deputy governor Michelle Bullock warns of risks in the global economy, but says the RBA's ability to create money helped Australia's economy through the pandemic

ABC News · Sep 21, 2022

RBA confident households can withstand more interest rate rises

A senior RBA official is confident households can withstand more rate rises but flagged concerns over high debt levels.

The Canberra Times · Jul 19, 2022

International expert to review Reserve Bank as deputy governor says households in 'fairly good position' on rate rises

An international expert on monetary policy, Carolyn Wilkins, is one of a three-member panel that will conduct a broad review of the Reserve Bank, including its objectives and the interaction of monetary and fiscal policy.

The Conversation · Jul 19, 2022

Monthly mortgage bills could rise by another $650. But the RBA’s not worried yet

Home owners are facing another $650 rise in their mortgage bills within months as the economy is pushed to the brink to curb inflation.

The New Daily · Jul 19, 2022

Up to a third of mortgage holders could struggle to keep up with repayments, RBA says

Deputy reserve bank governor, Michele Bullock, says most Australians are ‘well placed’ to absorb the impact of rate rises

The Guardian - AU · Jul 19, 2022

Rates put first home buyers at risk: RBA

Reserve Bank deputy governor Michele Bullock has told a Brisbane audience recent first home buyers are most at risk of default in the face of rising rates.

AAP · Jul 19, 2022

ANZ predicts cash rate above 3 pct in 2022

ANZ is forecasting the cash rate will hit 3.35 per cent for November, a prediction that's the most hawkish of the big four banks.

AAP · Jul 18, 2022

New regulations coming to payment systems

The government is developing a new framework for regulating payment platforms, Reserve Bank of Australia deputy governor Michele Bullock says.

AAP · May 13, 2022