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The likelihood of the RBA raising interest rates has fallen. Have we finally come to our senses?

The latest inflation figures have put off the expectation of another rate rise until early next year – unless we look for an excuse for the RBA to move earlier

The Guardian - AU

Australian inflation has eased a little. An August interest rate rise now looks unlikely

Today’s inflation figures showed inflation pressures have eased, just a day after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) warned inflation was still too high.

The Conversation

‘Dodged a bullet’: inflation eases to 3.8%, reducing chances of interest rate rise for Australia’s mortgage holders

ABS data shows inflation still too high but tracking lower than anticipated

The Guardian - AU

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Surprise inflation drop eases chance of RBA rate hikes

Inflation figures have come in under the Reserve Bank's predictions, but some economists warn they might not paint a true picture.

AAP

Over half of Australians surveyed don’t know how the RBA is fighting inflation – making it harder to beat

Tomorrow we’ll get the latest figures on inflation in Australia. That data will be critical in helping the Reserve Bank of Australia decide whether to lift interest rates again next month.

The Conversation

Australian households face prospect of interest rate hike and petrol prices rising above $2 a litre

Economists’ warning comes as escalating Middle East crisis pushes global crude oil back above $US100 a barrel

The Guardian - AU

Higher rates and pricey petrol as economic outlook dims

Australian bonds traders are fully pricing in another Reserve Bank rate hike by the end of the year after a surprisingly strong rise in employment in June.

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The jobs market is holding steady, what does that mean for my mortgage?

Are stable jobs numbers enough to keep the cash rate on hold?

The Canberra Times

Employment surges in June, leaving the door open to further interest rate rises

Around 76,300 Australians gained a job in June, well above market expectations, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.4%.

The Conversation

Shares trim gains as bets narrow on interest rate hike

A sustained bounce in miners has pushed the ASX to a third session of gains but tightness in the labour market is putting pressure on the Reserve Bank.

AAP

Think you have a handle on how Australia’s economy works? Take the RBA’s quiz and find out

The Reserve Bank wants Australians to understand how its interest rate decisions affect inflation, employment and growth

The Guardian - AU

How trust in the RBA could help keep interest rates low

Increased knowledge and trust in the Reserve Bank correlates with lower expectations of inflation, which has implications for setting interest rates.

AAP

Jobs data tops economic agenda as Iran war re-escalates

Resilient jobs data is a bright spot for Australia's economy but the longer the Middle East conflict drags on, the worse the prospect for growth and inflation.

AAP

One Nation’s economic thought bubbles have little substance – except for one

The idea of a people’s bank has been long floated by the Greens. Anything that reduces the oligopoly power of the big four banks is a good thing

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Trump threatens to shoot down signs of economic rebound

Oil prices are rising again as conflict between the US and Iran reignites, threatening a recent recovery in household confidence and spending.

The Guardian - AU

Fourth Australian interest rate rise more likely if Trump’s Iran conflict not resolved within a week

Economists warn continued airstrikes could push oil prices beyond US$100 a barrel, increasing chance of further RBA rate hike

AAP

Inflation-fuelling supply shocks under RBA microscope

The Reserve Bank is aiming to make its communications more accessible to a broader audience as it tries to ward off rising inflation expectations.

AAP

Longest stretch of weak growth since 1990s forecast

Rarely has Australia's near-term economic outlook appeared so gloomy, says Deloitte Access Economics.

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Home building data, RBA speech top the economic agenda

The time to build a new home in Australia has fallen by 10 per cent in two years but the country is still falling behind the pace on its 1.2 million target.

The Guardian - AU

Rapid demand for AI datacentres in Australia could stoke inflation, experts warn – and crowd out land for housing

Calls are growing for new datacentre approvals to be halted until stronger protections are considered

Newcastle Herald

Going down: Newcastle and Lake Macquarie home values drop for a second month

Revised data from Cotality shows the market peaked in April.

AAP

Weak housing market could imperil Australia's economy

The Reserve Bank says it will not hesitate to raise interest rates again if necessary, according to minutes from its latest board meeting.

AAP

Home price data another window into tax change fallout

Property market data will soon be released after the Reserve Bank unveils a readout from its latest interest rate-setting board meeting.

AAP

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

Strong jobs figures clock on for future rate rise shift

More than 40,000 jobs have been added to Australia's economy to exceed expectations, but slowing growth could ease the Reserve Bank's inflation fears.

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