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Easing inflation is increasing the likelihood of a near-term rate cut, which would provide a welcome boost to consumer sentiment in 2025.

The countries share a 4.1% unemployment rate. What other clues might indicate the political fate of Australia?

Stronger than expected population growth made inflation hardier than most experts predicted and property prices defied successive rate rises

The weak economy probably means the next RBA rates move – short of an inflation surprise next month – will be a cut

Each of Australia’s big four banks is now predicting a rate rise in six days’ time on Melbourne Cup Tuesday. It would add another A$77 to the monthly cost of servicing a $500,000 mortgage and be enough to take the total extra monthly impost since rates began climbing to more…

Generational factors are more to blame for the housing crisis than hipsters’ love of expensive smashed avo on toast.

So, you think you know why rents climbed.

When the governor and colleagues faced the economics committee, rates were the focus – how high will they go, and will they stall the economy?

The Reserve Bank reveals its recent decision to slow down interest rate increases was "finely balanced" and explains the process by which it arrives at its monthly decisions.