February is live: RBA warns of impending rate hike The average mortgage-holder's repayments could soon jump an extra $90 a month, with another Reserve Bank interest rate hike on the cards as early as February. AAP · Dec 9, 2025
Australia is facing its shortest rate cut cycle in 30 years as the RBA hints it may have to start hiking It’s sure to leave many mortgage holders feeling short-changed given the RBA’s equally historic 13 rate hikes through 2022 and 2023 The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2025
Aussie shares edge lower as RBA offers no surprises Energy and IT stocks have led Australian shares in a subdued trading session after the Reserve Bank board's final meeting of 2025 tracked with expectations. AAP · Dec 9, 2025
Rate rise flagged as RBA does a Grinch with no Xmas cut More rate relief for borrowers has essentially been ruled out by the Reserve Bank governor as the central bank mulls over when to lift rates again. AAP · Dec 8, 2025
Christmas rate relief off the table at last RBA meeting The official cash rate is expected to remain on hold when the Reserve Bank decides on interest rates for the last time in 2025. AAP · Dec 7, 2025
Financial markets now certain the RBA will hike interest rates in 2026 The changed outlook is a result of unwelcome inflation data, but could slow down the hot property market The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2025
Splurging shoppers push economy over speed limit The sharpest rise in household spending in 21 months suggests the economy is continuing to grow in strength, heightening Reserve Bank fears about inflation. AAP · Dec 3, 2025
Australian economic growth is solid but not spectacular. Rate cuts are off the table Australia’s economy grew by a softer-than-expected 0.4% in the September quarter, slowing from 0.6% growth in the June quarter. It confirms the recovery is tracking forward but without strong momentum. The Conversation · Dec 3, 2025
Chinese economic slowdown at top of RBA's mind Slowing Chinese economic growth and persistently high inflation are "top of mind" for the Reserve Bank of Australia. AAP · Dec 3, 2025
Slight rise tipped for September GDP figures Economic growth and household spending data will be released to form the final picture for the Reserve Bank before its last meeting for 2025. AAP · Nov 30, 2025
'Very positive news': ray of light post inflation shock Equipment investment in Australia's IT sector almost doubled in three months amid a surge in data centre projects, which could help revive productivity growth. AAP · Nov 26, 2025
Inflation jumps in October, adding to pressure on government to make budget savings Annual inflation rose to a 16-month high of 3.8% in October, adding to pressure on the government as it seeks to make savings across the public sector. The Conversation · Nov 26, 2025
AI could push up the RBA's neutral interest rate level A Reserve Bank official says the neutral rate may have increased since the pandemic, which would limit how far rates could be cut without adding to inflation. AAP · Nov 26, 2025
Early Christmas for RBA with landmark inflation print Inflation data will dominate the domestic economic dashboard, while the UK budget and New Zealand rate cuts are on the agenda abroad. AAP · Nov 23, 2025
The Conversation · Nov 19, 2025 Real wages have grown – just – over the past year. But they’re still down near 2011 levels New data show wages have risen by a bit more than inflation, but overall real wages are still languishing near 2011 levels.
The Conversation · Nov 18, 2025 Years in the making, the first complete monthly inflation report is almost here A new “complete” monthly consumer price index (CPI) will be released next week, and will become Australia’s primary measure of inflation.
The Conversation · Nov 17, 2025 Australian businesses have actually been slow to adopt AI, survey finds Over the past few years, we have repeatedly been told artificial intelligence (AI) is coming for our jobs.
AAP · Nov 17, 2025 RBA reveals what would rule out more interest rate cuts Barring a material rise in unemployment or weaker-than-expected economic growth, mortgage holders can just about give up hope for any more interest rate relief.
AAP · Nov 13, 2025 Australian economy 'island of security' in risky seas A shock fall in unemployment has wrong-footed analysts and dashed hopes of further interest rate cuts as the treasurer talks up Australia's economic strength.
AAP · Nov 10, 2025 RBA bigwig reveals how economy can escape slow lane The Australian economy's spare capacity will be key to deciding how many times the Reserve Bank can cut interest rates, a senior official says.
AAP · Nov 9, 2025 Economy heads for first major test since RBA rate hold Australia's volatile unemployment rate is expected to tick back down to 4.4 per cent, which would add little urgency for the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2025 The Coalition says ‘Jimflation’ is wrecking the nation – but would we have accepted the alternative? Public spending can drive inflation, but from healthcare to education, Australians expect more and better public services – and Labor provided
AAP · Nov 6, 2025 Interest rate cuts might have less impact than thought Mortgage holders were smashed by the fastest interest rate hiking cycle in decades post-pandemic, but a study has found it did little to dampen spending.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 5, 2025 The RBA predicts inflation will rise faster than wages. Let’s hope it’s wrong If the Reserve Bank is right, then by the end of 2027 the average wage will only have the same purchasing power as it did at the end of 2011
AAP · Nov 4, 2025 The worrying trend that could put an end to rate cuts The rising cost of new homes and services such as takeaway meals were key to the Reserve Bank's inflation miss in September and could rule out future rate cuts.