Photo finish looms for Melbourne Cup interest rate call
Australian borrowers could be hit with another interest rate hike at a closely run Melbourne Cup Day cash rate call.
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RBA fires off Melbourne Cup day interest rate hike
Mortgage-holders have been hit with another interest rate rise as the Reserve Bank intensifies its fight against inflation.
New bank chief holds rates but a rise is still in play
Borrowers have been spared further mortgage pain but one more interest rate hike or a longer stretch on hold may be needed to wrangle inflation under control.
Inflation cooling to plan but fuel on RBA’s watchlist
The Reserve Bank of Australia appears comfortable with the inflation outlook but there are concerns about petrol prices and a weakening Chinese economy.
Government ‘helping hand’ ideal to control prices: Lowe
A bigger role for government in managing economic cycles and acting on sluggish productivity features on Philip Lowe's wish list for a stronger Australia.
Borrowers get a break from Lowe blows as rates hold
Interest rates have been left untouched in September in welcome news for borrowers already feeling the pain of higher monthly repayments.
RBA primed for rate pause but more hikes not ruled out
Inflation is tracking in the right direction and is expected to embolden the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates on hold in September.
RBA primed for rate pause, but more hikes not ruled out
Inflation is tracking in the right direction and is expected to embolden the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates on hold in September.
Reserve Bank keeps rates on hold for third month in row
Interest rates will stay unchanged at 4.1 per cent in September after outgoing RBA chief Philip Lowe's final cash rate decision.
Climate change complicates RBA’s job, new governor says
The incoming head of Australia's central bank says climate change presents an acute source of uncertainty for managing the economy and setting interest rates.
Spending worries leave interest rate hikes on the table
The task of returning inflation to target is going according to plan, but the head of the Reserve Bank says it could still be thrown off course.
Shop around if bank profits worry you: RBA boss
The head of the Reserve Bank has encouraged customers to make banks work harder for their money by shopping around.
Peaking cash rate likely pushing up home price: RBA
The perception that interest rates are at or close to their peak is likely spurring more home buyers to enter the market, helping to push up property prices.
RBA eyes ‘credible’ path to return inflation to target
The task of returning inflation to target is going according to plan, but the head of the Reserve Bank says it could still be thrown off course.
Borrowers spared further pain as RBA stays on hold
The Reserve Bank has kept the cash rate on hold for a second month in a move that has some experts speculating the hiking cycle might be over.
Soft landing tipped for economy as RBA trims inflation
The Reserve Bank says the economy can avoid a recession as inflation falls and unemployment rises, but there are a number of risks.
US Fed raises rates to highest level in 22 years
The US central bank has raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, saying inflation in the country remains elevated.
Relief as Reserve Bank hits pause on interest rates
Borrowers will welcome a break from interest rate hikes as Australia's central bank opts to keep the official cash rate steady at 4.1 per cent.
RBA opts for pause as hikes wash through economy
The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates steady with light appearing at the end of the tunnel for mortgage holders in the fight against inflation.
Tight jobs market adds to interest rate uncertainty
The Reserve Bank hiked interest rates last month due to inflation risks bubbling under the surface, but it has been revealed the decision was "finely balanced".
Inflation-beating pay rises can’t be widespread: RBA
RBA governor Philip Lowe says the lowest-paid workers need to be insulated from high inflation but a surge in wages across the board could be a problem.
New blow for home owners as interest rates rise again
The battle against inflation is not over yet as the Reserve Bank board hikes again and takes the cash rate to its highest level since April 2012.
Treasurer maintains growth view despite fresh rate hike
A recession is still unlikely, the treasurer asserts despite fears the Reserve Bank's aggressive interest rate hikes could tip the economy over the edge.
Reserve Bank hands out surprise interest rate hike
Australia's central bank has lifted interest rates again after taking a break from increases last month and has kept more tightening in play if needed.
Interest rate hike number 11 sparks recession worries
The Reserve Bank's decision to fire off another interest rate hike has some worried the economy might get hammered too hard.
RBA rate calls still face potential parliament veto
The RBA's reviewers have called for greater independence for the central bank but say the government will still be able to step in if the board goes rogue.
Labor, Coalition at odds over RBA board appointments
As the Albanese government seeks to enact the recommendations of a review of the Reserve Bank, the coalition has queried two new appointments.
Treasurer appoints two new Reserve Bank board members
Former workplace umpire Iain Ross and corporate director Elana Rubin have been appointed to the board of the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Relief on rates but don’t bank on an end to rises
The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered welcome interest rate relief to mortgage holders and kept the cash rate on hold.
Mortgage holder confidence cools ahead of RBA decision
Confidence among those paying off a home loan has taken another hit in the lead-up to another cash rate call that could add more to their monthly repayments.
Reserve Bank closer to hitting pause on rate hikes
After delivering 10 interest rate rises in a row, the Reserve Bank could put further increases on hold to gauge the impact on soaring inflation.