Consumer win in card surcharge cut as business bristles Scrapping surcharges could save Australians about $1.2 billion, but small businesses think they will have to foot the bill. AAP · Jul 14, 2025
The RBA’s decision to hold rates isn’t a calamity, but its shift in language is confounding – and worrying One minute we are told inflation is in the bag, seven weeks later we are worried that it’s not. This change in tone erodes trust The Guardian - AU · Jul 9, 2025
Slow rate of cuts puts squeeze on business, households Businesses and mortgage-holders banking on a cut to interest rates will have to wait more than a month before the next opportunity for financial stimulus. AAP · Jul 8, 2025
Afternoon Update: RBA’s surprise decision; how world reported mushroom verdict; and Valerie the dachshund’s new job The decision came as a shock to financial markets and a large majority of experts who were sure the RBA board would cut interest rates for a second straight meeting The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2025
RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank of Australia leaves cash rate on hold at 3.85% Decision will come as shock to financial markets and large majority of experts who were sure RBA board would cut for a second straight meeting The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2025
Zachary Rolfe accuses NT coroner of going ‘far beyond her remit’ in Kumanjayi Walker inquest – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jul 7, 2025
Rates hold call cuts deep but bank governor offers hope The central bank has defied expectations of an interest rate cut as it keeps its sights on inflation and jobs figures, but relief might not be far away. AAP · Jul 7, 2025
Morning Mail: alarm over pokies influencers; toxic algal bloom reaches Adelaide; Oscar Piastri cops penalty at British GP Calls for a clampdown on influencers allegedly glamorising poker machines on social media The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2025
'Get on with it': next move key with rate cut baked in With markets all but assured the Reserve Bank board will cut interest rates at its upcoming meeting, the bigger question for traders is what they say next. AAP · Jul 6, 2025
Household wealth hit as Trump threatens super balances Australian super balances have fallen for the first quarter since 2022, with funds warning of further risks posed by Donald Trump's "America first" agenda. AAP · Jun 25, 2025
Falling inflation rate boosts chances of RBA interest rate cut and relief for mortgage holders Sharp drop to 2.1% in 12 months to May shows ‘continued pattern of deflation’, KPMG economist says The Guardian - AU · Jun 25, 2025
Middle East crisis risks igniting inflation. Here are the markets to watch out for in Australia Interest rate cuts still likely, experts say, but oil and gold prices are up and the share market is likely to remain volatile The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2025
Wong signals plans to get Australians out of Iran and Israel – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2025
Homebuyers stand to win as big bank ups rate-cut bet Westpac's chief economist has added two more rate cuts to her forecast for 2026 with lower immigration expected to drive down rents and inflation. AAP · Jun 12, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Jun 4, 2025 The good news? Household living standards are on the rise. The bad news? Just about everything else Australia’s weak economic growth is not surprising when you factor in what’s going on with households, private investment, trade and government spending
The Guardian - AU · Jun 3, 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
AAP · May 28, 2025 Weak business investment underlines productivity battle Encouraging productivity-boosting investment, such as infrastructure connecting regions with capital cities, is needed amid a slowdown in capital expenditure.
AAP · May 28, 2025 Australian shares retreat as inflation comes in hot The ASX has handed back its early gains with interest, after an overnight Wall Street rally wasn't enough to outweigh losses in materials and financials stocks.
AAP · May 27, 2025 Egg, housing costs might fry hopes of earlier rate cut Headline inflation has held steady but came in hotter than economists expected in the year to April. Whether it's a blip or something else remains to be seen.
AAP · May 26, 2025 Rate cut hammers in immediate spike in home auctions Home buyers regained confidence after the Reserve Bank cut interest rates for the second time in 2025, but sellers might still need to lower their expectations.
AAP · May 25, 2025 Price moves to help RBA plot course through uncertainty Australia's central bank will seek signs of stability as it tries to chart a course to lower interest rates through the murky waters of global uncertainty.
AAP · May 22, 2025 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.
AAP · May 21, 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
The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2025 You would think after nearly three years of being wrong, the RBA might start to question its economics. But no Now that inflation is back within the target range, suddenly the RBA has rediscovered that it is supposed to also care about full employment
AAP · May 20, 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.