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Middle-income families hit hard by inflation, interest rates could sink the economy

As interest rates rise and other cost-of-living pressures increase, middle-income households that had been living comfortably are pulling back on spending, which has big implications for the economy.

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Four questions Philip Lowe and the RBA need to answer over interest rates

Further rate rises, Reserve Bank strategy, transparency and whether to extend Lowe’s term are likely to come under scrutiny

The Guardian - AU

It took me 15 years to save for a house. For millennials and gen Z, the journey to home ownership has become an ultramarathon

It’s not our life choices that make ownership unattainable. It’s the system, designed by decision-makers without our lived experience

The Guardian - AU

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'Nothing untoward' in RBA head meeting bankers: Shorten

Cabinet minister Bill Shorten has defended Philip Lowe's decision to give a private briefing to bankers about interest rate rises.

AAP

Alan Kohler: The undemocratic independent Reserve Bank

Politicians refer so often to the “independent” Reserve Bank that its initials should change to the IRBA, writes Alan Kohler.

The New Daily

No such thing as a free lunch. Questions for RBA governor Philip Lowe about ‘cosy’ meeting

RBA governor Philip Lowe will be asked to explain why he privately briefed elite bankers about the ninth consecutive rise in interest rates – during a

The New Daily

Jim Chalmers confident Australia will avoid recession despite warnings of more interest rate rises

The treasurer also noted ‘very encouraging’ signs on power prices falling, saying Labor’s energy price relief package was working

The Guardian - AU

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RBA governor faces grilling on 'hawkish' rate hike talk

Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe will appear before parliamentary committees this week after what's been labelled as a "hawkish" shift for the central bank.

AAP

Intervention for energy prices working, says treasurer

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says intervention in the energy market is working and that a decision will be made mid-year on the fate of RBA governor Philip Lowe.

AAP

Australia’s economy running hot despite rising interest rates, but experts urge caution

Building and business insiders warn the Reserve Bank’s recent hawkish approach risks long-term harm for households and commerce

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s looming mortgage stress crisis: what the nine interest rate rises mean for households

A quarter are thought to be in mortgage stress already, and another 800,000 face steep rises this year as fixed-term loans end. Experts discuss ways to cope

The Guardian - AU

If Dutton can ride the wave of blame building against Labor, he’s in with a shot in Aston

Knowing a byelection would be coming the Liberals arrived back from holidays armed with a question crafted for the mortgage belt: why does everything cost more under Labor?

The Guardian - AU

The RBA’s latest inflation and wage predictions help explain why Australia’s interest rate nightmare isn’t over

The main worry is workers might demand more pay, employers will pass that on to prices, and a wage-price spiral will take off

The Guardian - AU

RBA's latest forecasts are grim. Here are 5 reasons why

After lifting interest rates for a record nine times in a row, and flagging more raises still to come, the Reserve Bank of Australia’s latest set of forecasts make for grim reading.

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The Reserve Bank will keep raising interest rates, but don't expect more supersized jumps

The Reserve Bank confirms that Australians can expect to see at least two more rate rises, but appears to favour a slow and steady approach over any more supersized hikes.

The Guardian - AU

Reserve Bank causing households ‘too much pain’ with rate rises, says union chief Sally McManus

Australian union leader says the absence of labour market expertise on the RBA board had caused ‘missteps’

The Guardian - AU

The Reserve Bank wants unemployment to rise. It should be careful what it wishes for

We had all better hope the coming slowdown doesn’t happen before the full effect of rate rises is felt

The Guardian - AU

What experts think of the RBA’s interest rate rises – and what they say is coming next

Five leading economists give their views on what’s on the horizon for Australia’s economic future

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The New Daily

Walking the ‘narrow path’: Will Australia avoid a recession in 2023 as Jim Chalmers predicts?

Treasurer Jim Chalmers isn't predicting a recession in 2023, but experts say the risk is rising as consumer spending slows.

The Guardian - AU

Tanya Plibersek blocks Clive Palmer’s proposed coalmine – as it happened

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AAP

Economists say recession still possible as rates bite

As the Reserve Bank weighs up further rate rises, there are concerns domestic and global factors could stall Australia's economy.

The New Daily

How high will interest rates go? RBA flags more mortgage pain in 2023

Australians are being warned to brace for even more interest rate hikes after the Reserve Bank began 2023 with a fresh mortgage squeeze.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: earthquake casualties could exceed 20,000; BLM protest charges dropped; and a quoll faces extinction

Anthony Albanese has pledged an initial $10m in humanitarian assistance after the earthquakes

The Conversation

RBA warns of at least 2 more interest rate rises in coming months, as the economic outlook worsens

Australia’s cash rate has hit 3.35%, after the Reserve Bank raised interest rates for the ninth time in a row – and signalled more interest rate pain ahead. The 0.25 percentage point rise adds A$90 a month to a $600,000 variable mortgage.

The New Daily

‘Higher than expected’: RBA signals more rate hikes as 2023 inflation battle begins

The Reserve Bank has kicked off the New Year with another squeeze on homeowners, lifting its target cash rate to a decade-high 3.35 per cent.

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