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
RBI's Malhotra says rate hike talk is premature, stays in wait-and-watch mode Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that a rate hike is premature, emphasizing the central bank's cautious, data-dependent approach. While acknowledging moderating risks from West Asia and falling crude prices, the RBI remains vigilant about potential inflation pressures and second-round effects. The focus is on monitoring fuel price impacts and… The Economic Times · Jun 24
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. AAP · Jun 23
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. AAP · Jun 21
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 The Guardian - AU · Jun 17
FED:RBA keeps rates on hold but leaves door open to hikes Economists are split on whether the Reserve Bank's latest cash rate decision heralds the end of the hiking cycle or merely a pause before the next move upwards. AAP · Jun 16
AAP · Jun 15 RBA keeps rates on hold but leaves door open to hikes Economists are split on whether the Reserve Bank's latest cash rate decision heralds the end of the hiking cycle or merely a pause before the next move upwards.