HISTORICAL FACTS: 19 - Caught on Camera

Afternoon Update: RBA keeps cash rate on hold; female jockey’s Melbourne Cup win; and the forgotten republic of Transnistria

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock says unexpected jumps in employment and inflation made the board ‘a little bit cautious’

The Guardian - AU · Nov 4, 2025

Jump in forecast inflation clouds interest rate hopes

More rate cuts are looking increasingly unlikely as the Reserve Bank concedes it underestimated inflationary pressures that persist in the economy.

AAP · Nov 4, 2025

Shares drop to six-week low as RBA leaves rates on hold

The local bourse fell 0.9 per cent to close at its lowest level since September 26 after the Reserve Bank suggested it might not adjust rates for some time.

AAP · Nov 4, 2025

So it’s goodbye to lower interest rates – to be honest, the RBA was always looking for an excuse not to cut

The story this quarter was one of big jumps in electricity prices due to the end of the state subsidies

The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2025

Higher than expected inflation report dashes hopes for further RBA rate cuts

Inflation jumped 1.3% in the September quarter, above economists’ and the Reserve Bank’s own expectations. That is likely to rule out a cut in interest rates next week.

The Conversation · Oct 29, 2025

Pre-Christmas rate relief dashed after inflation spike

All four major banks predict mortgage holders will have to wait until 2026 for rate relief after a larger-than expected inflation rise.

AAP · Oct 28, 2025

RBA drops rates hint as Australia maintains AAA status

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has responded to a surprise jump in unemployment as a credit agency gives Australia's finance a tick of approval.

AAP · Oct 28, 2025

Governor takes aim at tax barrier to economic mobility

The Reserve Bank has set its sights on one tax it says keeps owners of big homes from downsizing and people from relocating for better jobs and pay.

AAP · Oct 24, 2025

Australia’s surprise unemployment spike suggests an economy not overheating but in need of stimulus

Last week’s announcement that unemployment reached 4.5% in September came as a shock to the RBA, which must have been either embarrassed – or ecstatic

The Guardian - AU · Oct 22, 2025

Bank heads to open up before 'urgent' rate cut talks

Surprising unemployment data has many expecting interest rates are in for another trim, with two key figures in that decision set to give their reaction.

AAP · Oct 19, 2025