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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.

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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 boss confirms rate hikes not necessarily over

The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold, but governor Philip Lowe says there's a good chance more interest rate hikes will be needed.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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RBA leaves interest rates on hold as it waits to see impact of previous increases

The Reserve Bank gives mortgage borrowers a reprieve, at least temporarily, by leaving interest rates on hold at Tuesday's board meeting.

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Reserve Bank flags 'further tightening' to tame inflation after leaving interest rates on hold at 3.6pc, ASX closes higher

The Reserve Bank has left interest rates on hold at 3.6 per cent, but says some further tightening of monetary policy may be needed, while the Australian share market hit a fresh three-week high.

ABC News

Will the RBA boost the pain factor? Analysts split on chances of a further rate hike

Mortgage holders will be holding their breath this week as the Reserve Bank mulls whether inflict a further rate rise on home owners in its April cash

The New Daily

Lenders cut fixed rates as Reserve Bank decision looms

More than 10 lenders have cut fixed interest rates in the past 10 days, with ING moving to slash its offerings ahead of the Reserve Bank's next interest

The New Daily

Legislative changes could be coming to RBA: Treasurer

The Reserve Bank could be facing legislative changes under a review, due to be handed to Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Friday.

The New Daily

The Reserve Bank doesn't need an overhaul, Australia needs fairer policies, says former governor

Former governor Bernie Fraser says the Reserve Bank of Australia's attempt to improve the welfare of all Australians has been undermined by decades of neoliberalism.

ABC News

QR codes could unlock lower-cost payments, says RBA

The Reserve Bank wants to drive down retail transaction costs by fostering competition and innovation, with QR-code based transactions one option on the table.

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The Guardian - AU

Can Australia’s banks withstand the contagion stalking the global finance sector?

The seeds of a shock have been planted. The question is whether that will grow into a threat to bank stability and the broader economy

AAP

Final data coming to inform next RBA rates decision

Retail sales data and the monthly consumer price index will offer some insights into spending behaviour and the likely trajectory for inflation.

The Conversation

How can Australia pay $368 billion for new submarines? Some of the money will be created from thin air

Australia’s decision to buy three nuclear-powered submarines and build another eight is so expensive that, for the A$268 billion to $368 billion price tag, we could give a million dollars to every resident of Geelong, or Hobart, or Wollongong.

The New Daily

RBA hints at rates pause amid ‘economic uncertainty’

Australian mortgage holders might finally be in for a reprieve on interest rates, with the RBA indicating it will consider a pause in hikes.

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The Guardian - AU

Australian banks ‘unquestionably strong’ despite global uncertainty in sector, RBA says

Assistant governor of the Reserve Bank says local banks are protected by strong balance sheets despite ‘strained’ conditions overseas

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Credit Suisse is the car crash in its own Bonfire of the Vanities

The name's Bond – unhedged Treasury bond. Jonathan Milne argues that bond traders have again become sexy, for all the wrong reasons.

ABC News

US banks flock to Federal Reserve highlighting 'scale of stress in US banking system'

First Republic is the fourth bank in a week to show signs of financial distress. What does this mean for Australian interest rates – and mortgages?

ABC News

Jobs bounce sees unemployment fall, keeps pressure on for April interest rate rise

A strong bounce in jobs last month will maintain pressure on the Reserve Bank to keep increasing official interest rates, despite global banking jitters.

AAP

New Zealand GDP down 0.6 per cent in Q4 2022

New Zealand has had a 0.6 per cent contraction in GDP in the December 2022 quarter, beginning a predicted 2023 dip a quarter earlier than expected.

The Conversation

Rising bank profits highlight tensions between competition watchdogs and central banks

With soaring mortgage rates expected to strain household budgets, there are calls – including from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand – for the Commerce Commission to investigate bank profits.

ABC News

Could interest rates in Australia fall after the collapse of two US banks?

If the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) wanted an excuse to end interest rate hikes, the collapse of two US banks just gave it one.

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