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Commonwealth Bank still predicts interest rate cut in 2024 as RBA defends keeping cash rate on hold

Reserve Bank’s chief economist says it is ‘difficult’ to hear the stories of those who ‘are struggling’

The Guardian - AU

The RBA left interest rates on hold – but don’t get your hopes up for a cut any time soon

Governor Michele Bullock makes clear that any expectation of rate cuts this year ‘not aligned’ with bank’s present thinking

The Guardian - AU

The RBA says don’t expect interest rate cuts for 6 months. Here’s why it could be sooner

Days ago, at the start of last week, there was talk of a Reserve Bank rate hike.

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To hike or to hold? The case for each as RBA weighs interest rate decision

Inflation has been stubborn but the Reserve Bank has much to consider for its cash rate announcement at 2.30pm on Tuesday

The Guardian - AU

Rates likely on hold with Reserve Bank coy on next move

The August interest rate meeting will dominate the week's economic agenda, with the Reserve Bank tipped to leave rates unchanged.

AAP

There’s a huge amount riding on the latest inflation figures. Here’s why

The big four banks predict interest rates to be cut, but the RBA may have other ideas

The Guardian - AU

Grattan on Friday: Eyes are on Sunday’s reshuffle but government’s fears are about Wednesday’s inflation number

After Thursday’s announcement that cabinet ministers Linda Burney and Brendan O'Connor were stepping down from the frontbench, all public attention came on to the reshuffle to be unveiled on Sunday.

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Households are hurting. Savings are weak. The future’s uncertain. Is a rate cut near?

While some like to suggest another hike is needed, the RBA is not so quick to dismiss the pain the economy is already feeling

The Guardian - AU

Aust shares edge lower following RBA rate call hangover

The ASX200 has closed 0.1 per cent lower as markets reflect on a hawkish undertone in the Reserve Bank's interest-rate decision.

AAP

Please stop obsessing over words. It’s quite simple: the RBA thinks inflation is too high

These days every word of every statement from the Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock is pored over in minute detail – as is every word uttered at her press conference after each Reserve Bank board meeting.

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Inflation-wary Reserve Bank spells long wait for cuts

Stalling progress on inflation has the central bank on high alert as political sparring continues over the impact of state and federal budgets on prices.

AAP

What’s next for interest rates? Even RBA governor Michele Bullock admits she doesn’t know

The central bank’s latest statement has some wondering if another rate rise is on the cards – but Bullock says the situation is ‘complex’

The Guardian - AU

Stubborn economic challenges hang over RBA rates call

A June interest rate meeting comes as the federal government defends its budget management in an economy facing slow growth and persistent inflation.

AAP

RBA likely to hold rates as price pressures loiter

The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to hold interest rates at 4.35 per cent and keep its options open on its next move.

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Lending to property investors jumps amid rising rents

A pick up in investor lending and housing-related loans more generally comes even as interest rates stay elevated and cuts remain in the distant future.

The Guardian - AU

When Michele Bullock tells us she’s not for turning in fighting inflation we should believe her

The RBA governor is reminding everyone that her mandate covers not just inflation, but also full employment

AAP

Reserve Bank keeps options open on interest rates

Interest rates could go higher again if inflation proves stickier than expected or moves higher, the head of the Reserve Bank of Australia says.

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Rationale behind RBA's last cash rate call on show

The minutes from the last Reserve Bank meeting will outline the thinking behind keeping rates on hold and how seriously the case to hike was considered.

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The Guardian - AU

Those calling for higher interest rates in Australia should be careful of what they wish for

We need to avoid replicating the experience of the 1990s, when taming inflation involved destroying the economy

The Guardian - AU

RBA’s next move more likely down than up but probably not until 2025

Householders are suffering most from Australia’s sluggish economy but things could definitely be worse

The Guardian - AU

Inflation in Australia is still stubbornly high. Will the RBA raise interest rates again?

With hopes for a rate cut gone, there is speculation of another rise before the end of 2024. What factors will sway the Reserve Bank’s decision?

AAP

Reserve Bank's shift to neutral likely to be reinforced

The central bank will be in the spotlight this week, when high ranking officials give policy speeches and the minutes of the last rates meeting are released.

Newcastle Herald

We're cashing out. The consequences are real for us all

Australia is cashing out. And the consequences are real.

The Guardian - AU

As unemployment drops, so too do expectations of an RBA interest rate cut in the coming months

Michele Bullock has made it clear that curbing inflation remains top priority, but the numbers point to a labour market that isn’t easing as fast as predicted

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s unemployment rate unexpectedly drops from 4.1% to 3.7% in February despite slowing economy

Latest ABS figures show the labour market added 116,000 jobs defying signs of weakness since September

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