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Minimum wage workers in Australia to get a 3.75% pay rise over the next 12 months

Fair Work Commission lifts minimum wage to $24.10 an hour from July, with the rise outpacing the government’s forecast inflation rate

The Guardian - AU

‘Sticky’ inflation is not falling – but it’s not rising, either. Why should that mean another RBA rate hike?

It’s worth remembering the RBA’s 2% to 3% inflation target is an arbitrary goal. Do we really need to hit households again with higher rates?

The Guardian - AU

Inflation readout weighs heavily on Australian shares

The ASX200 finished down 1.3 per cent after official statistics revealed a slight uptick in annual inflation, reducing the odds of a rate cut in 2024.

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MP urges colleagues not to use Gaza as ‘opportunity to gain votes’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Andrew Bragg flags a coalition would use ‘coercion’ of the states to get more new houses built

Housing remains one of Australia’s most pressing issues in both state and federal politics. The RBA keeping rates up and high mortgage repayments have left many Australians struggling. For those Australians who don’t own a home, it’s becoming increasingly hard to get into the housing market.

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Rationale behind RBA's last cash rate call on show

The minutes from the last Reserve Bank meeting will outline the thinking behind keeping rates on hold and how seriously the case to hike was considered.

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Australia’s unemployment rate rises to 4.1% reducing chance of another RBA interest rate hike

Jobless rate increases from a revised 3.9% in March but it’s a mixed picture with employers adding 38,500 jobs overall

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Australians have lost 14 years of progress on living standards. A wages breakout? Please. If only

It is impossible for wages to drive inflation when they are actually rising slower than inflation

The Guardian - AU

Is the 2024 budget inflationary? Warwick McKibbin and other economists say ‘yes’

Former RBA board member among experts who say Albanese government’s third budget is likely to at least delay next interest rate cut

The Guardian - AU

Australia budget 2024: the six graphs you need to see

A surplus matters less than what choices the government makes in its budget – here’s what Jim Chalmers’ statement tells us

The Guardian - AU

Australia Expects Inflation To Reach RBA Target By Year End

Australia's economy set for positive shift as inflation expected to ease to RBA target range, supported by strong performance in key sectors and effective ...

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Australia Central Bank Raises Inflation Forecasts, No Rate Cuts

RBA raises inflation forecasts and delays rate cuts until 2025 to support economic recovery and provide stability amidst uncertainties.

The Guardian - AU

RBA leaves interest rate on hold at 4.35% despite higher than expected inflation

Mortgage holders avoid another rise as Reserve Bank opts to keep rates steady for the fourth consecutive meeting

AAP

RBA interest rate hold prompts stock upswing

The ASX200 finished up across the board after the Reserve Bank elected to hold fire on raising interest rates despite fears of lingering inflation.

AAP

Rates on hold but RBA 'vigilant' to inflation risks

Mortgage holders have been spared more interest rate pain but emerging inflation risks have the Reserve Bank on high alert.

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Spotlight on RBA after concerning inflation data

No change in the official cash rate is expected this week, with the Reserve Bank's reaction to a stronger inflation print the main point of interest.

The Guardian - AU

Inflation in Australia is still stubbornly high. Will the RBA raise interest rates again?

With hopes for a rate cut gone, there is speculation of another rise before the end of 2024. What factors will sway the Reserve Bank’s decision?

The Guardian - AU

Does Australia’s higher-than-forecast 3.6% inflation dash hopes for an interest rate cut?

The March-quarter figure makes a cut less likely. Still, the Reserve Bank will probably give more weight to how quickly it can get to its target range

The Guardian - AU

The government shouldn’t boast about Australia’s latest CPI figures, but it shouldn’t panic either

Inflation appears to be under control, and real wages are now growing – but for those with Hecs/Help debts, the pressure is very real

AAP

Slow progress on inflation tempers interest rate hopes

Australia's annual inflation rate has sunk to a two-year low but is slightly above expectations, which might lengthen the wait time for rate cuts.

AAP

Consumer price data to set scene for May rates call

The cost of living pressures plaguing households have been subsiding and fresh data released this week will hopefully reveal further softening.

The Guardian - AU

Australians’ spending softened in March after Taylor Swift concert splurge

The economy is limping into 2024 after per capita activity shrank for the final three-quarters of last year

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