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Worse than 2007: productivity stat bad news for the RBA

Low productivity means Australia's economy is growing above its "speed limit", amplifying concerns the Reserve Bank will hike interest rates again.

AAP · Sep 2

Australia’s economy limps along, but the RBA should take a closer look before raising interest rates again

The story of the economy at the moment is one of give and take – and what’s good for investment is ‘bad’ for trade

The Guardian - AU · Sep 2

Australia’s economy grows by 2.1%, but people’s living standards aren’t keeping pace

Australia’s economy expanded by 0.4% in the June quarter, with spending growth driven by record sales of imported electric vehicles.

The Conversation · Sep 2

Banks tip more hikes as spending surge adds to RBA woes

Three out of the four big banks are tipping the Reserve Bank to raise interest rates by November, with one forecasting a hike in a matter of weeks.

AAP · Aug 26

Fears grow for fourth rate hike after Australia sees higher-than-expected July inflation

ABS says CPI was 3.5% in July, casting doubt on Reserve Bank meeting its 2.5% inflation target without further hike

The Guardian - AU · Aug 26

Inflation eased in July, but home loan relief remains on the cards

The consumer price index has dropped to 3.5 per cent.

The Canberra Times · Aug 26

Banks tipping November rate hike after 'hot' inflation

Despite headline inflation falling to 3.5 per cent - the lowest level since November - an above-expectations result adds to the case for more rate hikes.

AAP · Aug 25

'Hawkish' RBA minutes reveal rate rise still an option

An extended conflict in the Middle East, a larger-than-anticipated AI boom and ongoing low productivity growth could force the Reserve Bank to lift rates again.

AAP · Aug 25

Inflation data and RBA minutes to reveal rates clues

Inflation is forecast to have eased during July due to lower electricity prices, but rising fuel costs could reignite price growth down the track.

AAP · Aug 23

Australia’s drop in real wages is a disaster. But the profits of major corporations are doing just fine

Wages are not growing out of control and the labour market is not ‘tight’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19