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Think you have a handle on how Australia’s economy works? Take the RBA’s quiz and find out

The Reserve Bank wants Australians to understand how its interest rate decisions affect inflation, employment and growth

The Guardian - AU · Jul 22

How trust in the RBA could help keep interest rates low

Increased knowledge and trust in the Reserve Bank correlates with lower expectations of inflation, which has implications for setting interest rates.

AAP · Jul 22

Jobs data tops economic agenda as Iran war re-escalates

Resilient jobs data is a bright spot for Australia's economy but the longer the Middle East conflict drags on, the worse the prospect for growth and inflation.

AAP · Jul 19

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One Nation’s economic thought bubbles have little substance – except for one

The idea of a people’s bank has been long floated by the Greens. Anything that reduces the oligopoly power of the big four banks is a good thing

The Guardian - AU · Jul 15

Trump threatens to shoot down signs of economic rebound

Oil prices are rising again as conflict between the US and Iran reignites, threatening a recent recovery in household confidence and spending.

AAP · Jul 14

Fourth Australian interest rate rise more likely if Trump’s Iran conflict not resolved within a week

Economists warn continued airstrikes could push oil prices beyond US$100 a barrel, increasing chance of further RBA rate hike

The Guardian - AU · Jul 14

Inflation-fuelling supply shocks under RBA microscope

The Reserve Bank is aiming to make its communications more accessible to a broader audience as it tries to ward off rising inflation expectations.

AAP · Jul 8

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Longest stretch of weak growth since 1990s forecast

Rarely has Australia's near-term economic outlook appeared so gloomy, says Deloitte Access Economics.

AAP · Jul 7

Home building data, RBA speech top the economic agenda

The time to build a new home in Australia has fallen by 10 per cent in two years but the country is still falling behind the pace on its 1.2 million target.

AAP · Jul 5

Rapid demand for AI datacentres in Australia could stoke inflation, experts warn – and crowd out land for housing

Calls are growing for new datacentre approvals to be halted until stronger protections are considered

The Guardian - AU · Jul 1

Going down: Newcastle and Lake Macquarie home values drop for a second month

Revised data from Cotality shows the market peaked in April.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 30

Weak housing market could imperil Australia's economy

The Reserve Bank says it will not hesitate to raise interest rates again if necessary, according to minutes from its latest board meeting.

AAP · Jun 30

Home price data another window into tax change fallout

Property market data will soon be released after the Reserve Bank unveils a readout from its latest interest rate-setting board meeting.

AAP · Jun 28

Treasurer responds after budget attack by ex-RBA head

Former Reserve Bank governor Phillip Lowe has described Labor's latest federal budget as a "redistribution agenda".

AAP · Jun 26

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AAP · Jun 24

Strong jobs figures clock on for future rate rise shift

More than 40,000 jobs have been added to Australia's economy to exceed expectations, but slowing growth could ease the Reserve Bank's inflation fears.

The Guardian - AU · Jun 24

Interest rate hikes remain on cards as Australia’s underlying inflation climbs, economists warn

Despite plunging fuel prices, trimmed mean inflation increased from an annual pace of 3.4% to 3.6%

The Conversation · Jun 24

Underlying inflation is still too high, keeping another interest rate hike on the table

The latest inflation figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics look, at first glance, like good news. The headline rate for May rose 4.0% over the past year, down from 4.2% in April.

AAP · Jun 23

Inflation lying in wait to strike another rate blow

Despite a fall in headline inflation, a larger-than-expected rise in the underlying figure leaves the door open to more Reserve Bank rate hikes.

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AAP · Jun 21

Oil and milk prices to spill the tea on inflation story

The Australian Bureau of Statistics will this week release inflation and employment figures for May and a senior Reserve Bank official will speak.

The Guardian - AU · Jun 17

The bleak view that unemployment needs to rise shows the RBA acts firstly in the interests of companies, not workers

The Reserve Bank governor has made clear the cash rate has been increased not to reduce inflation but to make it harder to bargain for higher wages

AAP · Jun 16

Slowing economy could shut the door on more rate hikes

Stagnant productivity means households face higher inflation and lower living standards but the treasurer hopes cheaper housing will ward off voter discontent.

The Guardian - AU · Jun 16

Finally, an interest rate reprieve – but a ceasefire in the Middle East doesn’t have the RBA popping champagne yet

Governor Michele Bullock delivers a strong message after the Reserve Bank holds the cash rate at 4.35%, ending a run of three rises

AAP · Jun 16

FED:Shares trim losses as RBA holds rates, outlook unclear

The Reserve Bank has paused its rate hiking cycle, offering investors a breather after a run of poor economic data and worries around investment tax reforms.

The Conversation · Jun 16

The RBA holds interest rates steady, but warns another hike is possible if inflation stays high

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has left the official cash rate unchanged at 4.35%, choosing to pause after raising interest rates three times already this year.

The Guardian - AU · Jun 16

RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank holds official cash rate at 4.35%

Reserve Bank of Australia decision on Tuesday comes after three consecutive cash rate hikes this year

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