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Big bank clips rates as RBA mulls next move

Strong retail spending figures are not expected to deter the Reserve Bank from cutting rates at its next meeting as one big bank lowers fixed-rate loans.

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View from The Hill: Chalmers claims ‘sustained progress’ against inflation, as government crosses its fingers for rate cut

After Wednesday’s encouraging inflation numbers, the Albanese government – and the financial markets – would be shocked if the Reserve Bank doesn’t cut interest rates in February.

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Lower inflation in the December quarter boosts chances of an interest rate cut

Australia’s headline inflation rate dropped to a three-year low of 2.4% in the December quarter, according to the Consumer Price Index, adding to pressure for an interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank as soon as next month.

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New Zealand inflation steady at 2.2 per cent

At 2.2 per cent, inflation remains inside the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's target band.

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Why the RBA should rethink key inflation assumption

The strength of Australia's labour market has kept the Reserve Bank from cutting interest rates but growing evidence suggests it's not as crucial as thought.

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Australian shares rally after news of easing inflation

The ASX200 hit a four-week high after a report of cooling inflation raised hopes for Australia's first interest rate cut in four years.

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PM hits the road to an election with multi-state blitz

The election year has begun with the prime minister making his first major promise as he embarks on a whirlwind cross-country crusade.

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Aussies shares inch higher in holiday-shortened trading

The ASX200 finished a quarter of a per cent higher as traders digested Reserve Bank minutes indicating officials remain concerned about inflation.

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Watching for doves in Reserve Bank's Christmas reveal

A dovish tilt was detected in the Reserve Bank's last post-meeting comments, so traders will hope for more traces of an upcoming rate cut in its board minutes.

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Chalmers unveils new look Reserve Bank, with women in the majority on both its boards

A person with long experience in the financial services sector, Marnie Baker, and a distinguished academic economist, Renée Fry-McKibbin, have been appointed to serve on the Reserve Bank’s new monetary policy board:

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Jim Chalmers reveals two appointments to Reserve Bank’s new board tasked with setting interest rates

Renée Fry-McKibbin and Marnie Baker will sit on the RBA’s new board, which follows the government’s reform of the central bank

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The women who could soon influence your mortgage

Two new faces will serve on the Reserve Bank of Australia's rate-setting board, with the government defying calls from the coalition for continuity.

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More spending and weaker revenue hits budget bottom line in some years: Chalmers

Wednesday’s mid-year budget update will downgrade company tax receipts by $8.5 billion over the four years to 2027-28, and show “slippage’ in the bottom line in some years of the forward estimates, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.

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Michele Bullock’s ‘wild ride’ at the RBA could spell trouble for Labor if interest rate cuts aren’t on the way

Growth has slowed but employment is up – could the new year bring mortgage repayment relief?

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Lifeline has offered a solemn reality check. Money worries are high – so what will the government do?

The economic picture that emerged this week reflects the pressures many Australians are facing – and the crux of the next election

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Grattan on Friday: frustrated government can only bite its tongue as it waits on Michele Bullock

As she reads the economic commentators, Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock might, in moments of doubt, wonder whether she’s making a similar misjudgement to her predecessor Philip Lowe.

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Climate shocks and the economy: we asked South Africa’s central bank what role it plays in bringing stability

Climate change poses economic and social risks which can affect the workings of the financial system – the complex interaction of financial institutions and markets. Central banks, as the custodians of stable financial systems and stable prices (low, stable and predictable inflation), have a responsibility to ensure that financial systems…

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The Reserve Bank will now have a separate board just to set interest rates. Here’s why that’s significant

On Thursday night, after a whirlwind day in Canberra, the Senate finally passed the federal government’s long-delayed amendments to the Reserve Bank Act.

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Reserve Bank dual boards finally get green light

Long-stalled Reserve Bank reforms have finally got the go-ahead, allowing the formation of separate monetary policy and governance boards.

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Senate moving through 31 bills in frantic end to year as Labor strikes deal with Greens

Albanese government reliant on Coalition to pass three controversial migration bills and the under 16 social media ban

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Economists look to RBA minutes for clue on future rates

Public appearances by Reserve Bank officials will be scoured for clues to where interest rates might be heading next and how they view the economy.

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It’s time for the RBA to admit its fears of a wage-price spiral were misguided – and cut interest rates

It is quite infuriating now, as we look back with total hindsight at the Reserve Bank’s concerns

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New Zealand joblessness jumps again to reach 4.8 pct

Unemployment in New Zealand continues to steadily climb towards an expected peak of about 5.5 per cent in mid-2025.

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Bullock is sending a message to politicians: rate cuts or big spending promises – you can only have one

The Reserve Bank governor’s comments show she’s in no hurry to bring relief to borrowers

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Watt confirms Labor considering releasing sealed section of robodebt report – as it happened

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