INSANE: Reserve bank | Rare Historical Photos

Consumer confidence plunges to worst level since 1990s

There's "no end in sight" for Australian consumers stuck in a "cost-of-living nightmare" as rising interest rates and fuel prices squeeze household budgets.

AAP · 12h ago

Albanese’s ratings slump in Redbridge poll after interest rate hike

In a federal Redbridge poll, the total vote for One Nation and the Coalition has been steady since late August at 50%, but Anthony Albanese’s net favourability slumped ten points to a record low -27, possibly reflecting the Reserve Bank’s interest rate hike last Tuesday.

The Conversation · Oct 4

Hip-pocket politics is Labor’s greatest vulnerability – and red-hot anger over the latest rate rise isn’t helping

Unemployment is up, house prices are down and interest rates are rising – giving Angus Taylor the chance to show how he can turn things around

The Guardian - AU · Oct 2

Morning Mail: Larissa Waters quits as Greens leader; Sydney datacentre scrapped; and SpaceX rocket blasts off

Ill health forces resignation with leadership ballot set for next week; Reserve Bank expected to hike again today

The Guardian - AU · Sep 28

RBI bulletin: India's financial, external sectors continue to draw strength from resilient domestic economy

India's economy is showing resilience despite global uncertainties and high geopolitical tensions affecting financial markets, RBI's bulletin said. Crude oil prices have sharply increased due to escalating conflicts in West Asia, prompting concerns over inflation. The Reserve Bank indicates a strong GDP growth in the first quarter of 2026-27, with…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Card surcharges are banned from October 1. What’s changing at the checkout?

From October 1 this year, businesses will be banned from adding a surcharge when customers pay with a debit, credit, EFTPOS or prepaid card.

The Conversation · Sep 24

Light shone on Reserve Bank's gloomy economic outlook

Treasury's productivity assumption has been described as "unrealistically optimistic" but the Reserve Bank's might be too downbeat, an economist says.

AAP · Sep 24

Banks likely to deploy FCNR(B) liquidity in coming months as festive credit demand rises: RBI Deputy Guv

Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Rohit Jain stated that banks are expected to deploy additional liquidity from FCNR(B) deposits. This deployment is likely driven by anticipated strong credit demand during the festive season. The RBI will not direct banks towards specific sectors for fund utilization, allowing for discretion based on credit…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Unemployment rises to 4.6%, but a September interest rate hike still looks likely

Unemployment rose to 4.6% in August, new Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show. That’s the highest it’s been since November 2021.

The Conversation · Sep 24

Broad support for buying homes with super, poll shows

Most Australians want to be able to siphon from their superannuation before retirement to purchase homes as the coalition teeters on the issue.

AAP · Sep 22