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Economy stuck in slow lane as households tighten belts

The Australian economy is barely growing as higher borrowing costs and inflation keep a lid on household consumption.

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Australia is about to get an economic health check. What do GDP figures mean and why are they important?

The numbers could mark the nadir in gross domestic product performance, while the RBA watches closely for cues to help time an interest rate cut

The Guardian - AU

Gloomy growth, interest rates sore points for Treasurer

The economy is stuck in the slow lane and Treasurer Jim Chalmers says that's by design, with higher interest rates necessary to tame inflation.

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After working for the RBA for 30 years, here’s how I’d make it more accountable

How can we tell if the Reserve Bank of Australia – which sets the interest rates that shape our national and household budgets – is doing a good job?

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Economy yet to turn a corner as higher rates bite

Australia is expected to post its slowest annual economic growth rate outside of the pandemic lockdowns since the 1990s as inflation persists.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Reserve Bank’s Andrew Hauser says don’t read too much for Australia from US rates message

Inflation remains top of mind as the Reserve Bank of Australia continues to keep interest rates on hold at a time when the United States Federal Reserve signals that it will start cutting rates.

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Unemployment is rising and Australia’s economy is weak – but don’t hit the recession alarm just yet

Are we headed for a recession? The answer is complex – although for young people it already feels like one

The Guardian - AU

Door opens for long-delayed Reserve Bank reforms

The federal treasurer has shifted on key opposition demands in order to secure support for changes to modernise and strengthen the Reserve Bank.

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The horror, the horror: banks are having to compete for our business by offering better rates

Don’t buy the banks’ sob story. They are annoyed Australians are becoming more savvy at shopping around for better deals for their home loans

The Guardian - AU

Rate-cut hopes hit brick wall as RBA cements stance

Borrowers are being warned to not bank on any short-term relief on their mortgages as the RBA talks down hopes of an interest rate cut in 2024.

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Meeting minutes to show RBA dancing to its own beat

Markets will turn their attention to the Reserve Bank's latest board meeting minutes but they might be better off looking further afield for new insights.

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Australia’s productivity riddle – and what it might mean for interest rates

Michele Bullock keeps telling us productivity is flatlining. How it changes may well determine if the Reserve Bank will tolerate wage rises beyond 3%

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RBA downplays role of government spending in stoking inflation

Governor Michele Bullock cites consumer spending and China’s slowdown as bigger influences on Australia’s economic trajectory

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Building costs in the frame for ongoing housing crisis

The Reserve Bank says it is closely monitoring the housing shortage, but dismisses reports a construction union is to blame for escalating costs.

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Australian shares notch up five-day winning streak

The ASX200 rose 0.2 per cent, despite a mixed labour market report that could keep domestic interest rates on hold through 2024.

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Australia’s unemployment rate rises to 4.2% in July, even as employers add more than 58,000 jobs

Latest data reported by the ABS dims chances of a near-term RBA interest rate cut

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The RBA and its critics claim Australia’s economy needs to be slowed down. But the data shows both are wrong

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is right to argue the economy is already slow enough

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The RBA poured cold water on an interest rate cut before Christmas – but its hawkish stance may make inflation even worse

It seems that the lessons of the past on issuing ‘forward guidance’ have been quickly forgotten

The Guardian - AU

Public sector wages increase at second fastest pace in 14 years, ABS data shows

Private sector wages growth was up just 0.7% for the June quarter, the equal lowest since the end of 2021

The Guardian - AU

RBA ‘will not hesitate’ to raise interest rates again to combat inflation, Michele Bullock warns

Reserve Bank governor says there is ‘considerable uncertainty’ over Australia’s economic future and the board ‘remains vigilant’

The Guardian - AU

A Reserve Bank cut is on the cards by the end of the year – but the property price nightmare is set to worsen

It is essentially impossible to repay a home loan if you are an average household

The Guardian - AU

Commonwealth Bank still predicts interest rate cut in 2024 as RBA defends keeping cash rate on hold

Reserve Bank’s chief economist says it is ‘difficult’ to hear the stories of those who ‘are struggling’

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Rising cost of living hammers renters and mortgage belt

Higher rents are weighing heavily on Australians receiving government support payments as all households experience rising living costs.

The Guardian - AU

The RBA left interest rates on hold – but don’t get your hopes up for a cut any time soon

Governor Michele Bullock makes clear that any expectation of rate cuts this year ‘not aligned’ with bank’s present thinking

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