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‘Now in reverse’: Big four banks slash refinancing discounts as profits come under pressure

Australia’s big four banks are reining in their biggest mortgage discounts as tight competition and record levels of refinancing eat into their profits.

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The mining sector made more than half of Australia's corporate profits, so why do economists want to ignore it?

Australia's mining sector has generated windfall profits over the past two years, the result of dramatically higher prices for fossil fuel energy, but has it driven inflation?

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‘Resilient’ jobs market foreshadows more interest rate hikes, economists say

Australia’s jobs market showed little signs of slowing in March despite almost a year of interest rate hikes, economists said.

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The IMF has painted a grim picture of the world economy. What does it mean for Australia?

Australian economists say the IMF outlook supports their case for a soft landing after the rapid rise in interest rates

The Guardian - AU

IMF warns Australian housing market at high risk of mortgage defaults ahead of global economic downturn

The International Monetary Fund says Australia has one of the greatest risks of mortgage defaults in the world, as it warns of a significant downturn in global economic growth for the year ahead.

ABC News

IMF expects Australia’s economy to slow amid ‘perilous’ international pressures

International Monetary Fund forecast echoes predictions from Treasury and RBA and warns ‘ominous forces’ may be behind global economic strains

The Guardian - AU

Resilience of jobs market to take centre stage

The jobs market has been running hot lately and fresh data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics is expected to confirm that trend is continuing.

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Businesses are feeling the pay rise pinch too

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Newcastle Herald

Reserve Bank alert to higher financial instability risk

Banking turmoil in the US and Europe may be contained for now but the Reserve Bank has warned of ongoing fragility in pockets of the global banking system.

The New Daily

Rising interest rates have put some borrowers in trouble, but the RBA says the banks will be fine

A significant group of borrowers are at serious risk of default, but Australian banks will be able to comfortably survive any losses, argues the Reserve Bank.

ABC News

The RBA’s rate pause is prudent – there’s still a lot of rises yet to hit the economy

With mortgage holders yet to feel the full impact of the cash rate rises, the Reserve Bank’s current wait-and-see approach makes sense

The Guardian - AU

RBA chief Philip Lowe uncertain on need for further rate hikes

Reserve Bank boss Philip Lowe isn’t sure whether interest rates will need to rise again , but he certainly isn’t ruling out another hike.

The New Daily

RBA governor Philip Lowe says pause 'does not imply that interest rate increases are over'

The Reserve Bank boss warns households to brace for more interest rate rises, especially if businesses keep putting up prices or workers demand bigger pay rises.

ABC News

Philip Lowe in spotlight after welcome cash rate call

The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold but a public appearance from the bank's boss could shed some light on the likelihood of more hikes.

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Rio Tinto confirms stolen employee data posted on the dark web after GoAnywhere cyber hack, ASX finishes slightly higher — as it happened

Rio Tinto has confirmed that employee data stolen in last month's cyber hack has been posted on the dark web by a cybercriminal group. Look back on the day's market and business news with our blog.

ABC News

Why Sydney property prices could be about to rise again

The RBA's decision to keep the cash rate at 3.6 per cent will have an immediate impact on the nation's most expensive housing market, according to one expert, who's expecting buyers, and sellers, in Sydney to spring into action.

ABC News

Reserve Bank interest rate pause welcomed by mortgage borrowers as Lifeline prepares to meet with governor Philip Lowe

After 10 consecutive rises, the Reserve Bank has pumped the brakes on interest rates — much to the relief of mortgage borrowers and Lifeline, which has seen more first-time home owners suffering financial distress.

The Guardian - AU

The RBA has paused its record run of interest rate hikes. Relief may only be temporary

Rising rents and energy prices, as well as stagnant wages, lead many economists to predict the rate is yet to peak

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The New Daily

‘Pause doesn’t mean peak’: The RBA has stopped hiking rates – but will the mortgage reprieve last?

Millions of Australian homeowners were spared another increase in their mortgage bills on Tuesday when the RBA paused interest rates.

ABC News

Reserve Bank interest rate pause does little for people struggling with cost of living pressures

The RBA has paused the cash rate, but businesses and home owners say that will not bring any immediate relief from cost of living pressures.

The Conversation

Sure, the RBA froze interest rates this time, but there's plenty of pain to come

Australia’s Reserve Bank has hit pause on interest rates after ten successive hikes, but for many Australians, the pain it has inflicted is about to begin.

The New Daily

‘Relief’ for home owners as RBA pauses rates for first time in 10 meetings

The Reserve Bank has hit the pause button on its record breaking run of interest rates hikes in April, delivering relief to home owners.

The Guardian - AU

RBA hits pause on official interest rate at 3.6% but says further rises may be needed

Cash rate on hold as the Reserve Bank indicates it will monitor state of economy and the outlook before lifting borrowing costs further

AAP

RBA keeps rates on pause but more hikes not ruled out

The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered welcome interest rate relief to mortgage holders and kept the cash rate on hold this month.

The New Daily

Mortgage reprieve: Reserve Bank hits pause on interest rates as economy slows

Interest rates have been put on hold for the first time in almost a year, delivering a reprieve to mortgage holders amid a slowing economy.

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