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Reserve Bank set for another double-sized interest rate rise as borrowers brace for pain

The average mortgage borrower will be paying $760 a month more than they were just five months ago, if the Reserve Bank hikes interest rates as expected today, with existing borrowers slugged harder than newer customers.

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Property prices dropped further in September and falls ‘could accelerate’ again with rate rise

Investors and banks predict RBA will raise cash rate further on Tuesday, while rent increases begin to slow around Australia

The Guardian - AU

Another rate rise locked and loaded

At least another 25 basis point interest rate rise is expected when the Reserve Bank meets again, while house prices are tipped to fall for another month.

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Monthly mortgage repayments could jump by $1000, as RBA weighs another rate hike

Homeowners with a mortgage of $500,000 could be facing monthly mortgage payment increases of just under $1000 by the end of the year

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A global recession looks increasingly likely – but here’s how Australia could escape it

If the US pushes up interest rates to the point where it’s about to bring on a recession, Australia would be well advised to stand back and not lift rates

The Guardian - AU

A global recession looks increasingly likely – but here's how Australia could escape it

Global stock markets are tanking on fears of recessions in the US, the UK and Europe, and the OECD is actually forecasting recessions in Europe.

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An inflation primer: No painless escape route is apparent

Hard times make for bad thinking.

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Why the Reserve Bank's record loss of $37 billion was actually good for Australia

The Reserve Bank has just reported a loss of A$37 billion, the biggest in its history, and it says it will be unable to pay the government dividends for some time.

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Workers did not cause Australia’s inflation woes. But they will be the ones who sacrifice the most

The Reserve Bank governor’s recipe for avoiding sustained inflation is for real wages to fall for three years in a row

The Guardian - AU

RBA deputy governor Michele Bullock says outlook for global economy is 'quite worrying'

RBA deputy governor Michelle Bullock warns of risks in the global economy, but says the RBA's ability to create money helped Australia's economy through the pandemic

ABC News

Reserve Bank of Australia reports loss of $37bn and plans to cut dividends to Treasury

Central bank in negative equity after 2021-22 loss, a review of its pandemic bond-buying program has found

The Guardian - AU

RBA dividend not expected for years

The central bank has defended its $281 billion bond-buying program but says it has had serious consequences for its balance sheet.

AAP

The Mint and Note Printing Australia make billions for Australia – but it could be at risk

Briefly, in the days after the death of the queen, we were afforded a glimpse into the machine that makes Australia’s money.

The Conversation

Liberal senator drafts cryptocurrency bill to regulate 'stablecoins' and China's digital yuan

The use of cryptocurrency is on the rise and its lack of regulation could threaten Australia's national security, according to Liberal senator Andrew Bragg, who has drafted a private member's bill pushing for tougher regulation.

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Fewer discounts: Reserve Bank boss issues inflation warning on corporate profits

Philip Lowe wants businesses to start offering shoppers more discounts, saying corporate profits must fall to curb soaring inflation.

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RBA urges fiscal reform

The Reserve Bank has urged the government to not use the national credit card to pay for services.

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More interest rate rises ahead but pace of increase set to slow, RBA governor says

Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe says he will keep lifting interest rates but the pace will soon slow down and he is confident the economy can absorb the rises.

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Australia’s unemployment rate rises slightly from 3.4% to 3.5% as more people seek work

Labour market figure will be watched by economists as a guide to Reserve Bank’s decision on whether to further raise interest rates

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The Guardian - AU

Yes, Australian house prices are dropping, but from staggering heights

It would take a bubble bursting to even get back to the level of housing affordability we saw in June 2020

AAP

Opposition warns against RBA distractions

The federal opposition wants to see the Reserve Bank of Australia stick to its strengths and remain focused on containing inflation.

The New Daily

Details revealed: RBA review to probe interest rate settings and government’s role

The RBA review will investigate how governments can work with the central bank to manage fallout of soaring inflation rising interest rates.

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'Chasm' between weak consumers and booming businesses widens. How and when will it close?

Australian households are feeling "deeply pessimistic", but they are still spending money and business confidence keeps booming.

Daily Mirror

Australians panic after daft rumour about money with the Queen's face on

Australians were worried that money with the Queen's face on would no longer be accepted after a tweet went viral suggesting they had a fortnight to exchange it

ABC News

Philip Lowe says the Reserve Bank will do 'what is necessary' to combat 'scourge' of high inflation

The Reserve Bank governor says he remains "committed to doing what is necessary" to prevent the "scourge" of high inflation, but offers hints that the pace of rate rises might soon slow.

The New Daily

Alan Kohler: Reserve Bank the best bet to save humanity from climate crisis

Here’s a crazy idea: give the job of dealing with climate change to the Reserve Bank, Alan Kohler writes.

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