The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

The first three months of 2023 are in the books, and the quarter generated concern among real estate gurus. Understandably so, given the combination of rising mortgage interest rates, declining home sales and ongoing inventory and affordability issues.

A significant group of borrowers are at serious risk of default, but Australian banks will be able to comfortably survive any losses, argues the Reserve Bank.

Mexican standoff: Desperate to hold onto their lending share in a declining property market, banks have ignored Reserve Bank pressure to raise mortgage interest rates. But the standoff must end. Brokers reckon the first of the banks will blink next week. You can see the whites of their eyes, writes Jonathan Milne.

The billionaire venture capitalist has a harsh message for unprofitable startups: 'the mathematical truth of high interest rates is that it renders your company valueless.’

With mortgage holders yet to feel the full impact of the cash rate rises, the Reserve Bank’s current wait-and-see approach makes sense

The Bank of England has raised interest rates 11 times since December 2021 but, while this may boost bank profits, it is less likely to boost many people’s bank balances.

Following three weeks of banking turmoil, anxiety over still-elevated inflation, and rising interest rates, investors turn back their focus to corporate earnings reports and a series of economic data, including the payrolls report due this week. Let’s find out if stocks Nurix Technologies (NRIX), Genius Brands (GNUS), and ClearSign Technologies…

Reserve Bank boss Philip Lowe isn’t sure whether interest rates will need to rise again , but he certainly isn’t ruling out another hike.

Shopping centre operator Scentre Group has achieved bumper sales in 2023 despite high interest rates weighing down on customers.

The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold, but governor Philip Lowe says there's a good chance more interest rate hikes will be needed.

The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold but a public appearance from the bank's boss could shed some light on the likelihood of more hikes.