Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from RBA

RBA to reveal interest rate call, economic forecasts

The Reserve Bank is widely expected to keep rates on hold after a spike in inflation, with the bank's updated economic forecasts set to be closely scrutinised.

AAP

What if the next move in interest rates is up? Australia’s shock inflation news raises an unwelcome question

One economist warns if inflation is hotter than expected in the December quarter, the RBA could hike in February

The Guardian - AU

So it’s goodbye to lower interest rates – to be honest, the RBA was always looking for an excuse not to cut

The story this quarter was one of big jumps in electricity prices due to the end of the state subsidies

The Guardian - AU

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Higher than expected inflation report dashes hopes for further RBA rate cuts

Inflation jumped 1.3% in the September quarter, above economists’ and the Reserve Bank’s own expectations. That is likely to rule out a cut in interest rates next week.

The Conversation

Inflation jumps to 3.2%, dashing hopes of a Melbourne Cup day rate cut for homeowners

The RBA has long anticipated a rebound in the headline inflation rate, driven by the rolling expiry of generous household power bill subsidies

The Guardian - AU

Why RB Global's Turnaround Could Finally Stick In 2026

RB Global's (NYSE:RBA) turnaround story is gaining traction as the industrial auctioneer steadies after a volatile year, with easing auto market headwinds and improving construction demand positioning 2026 as its first "clean year" since the IAA acquisition, a potential springboard for renewed growth momentum.

Benzinga

RBA drops rates hint as Australia maintains AAA status

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has responded to a surprise jump in unemployment as a credit agency gives Australia's finance a tick of approval.

AAP

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Morning Mail: Trump ‘would love’ third term, RBA chief hints at rate hold, Hurricane Melissa threatens mayhem in Jamaica

US president says he has his ‘best numbers ever’ but will rule oput VP tilt; Michele Bullock signals borrowing costs won’t be cut until next year

The Guardian - AU

RBA governor dismisses jobs fears but hints at rates hold after inflation uptick

Michele Bullock plays down concerns about rising joblessness as economists pencil in February for next reduction in borrowing costs

The Guardian - AU

Unbridled inflation an each-way bet on Cup Day rate cut

Melbourne Cup day may not prove a winner for borrowers if inflation remains sticky in data released the week before, splitting predictions on interest rates.

AAP

Australia’s surprise unemployment spike suggests an economy not overheating but in need of stimulus

Last week’s announcement that unemployment reached 4.5% in September came as a shock to the RBA, which must have been either embarrassed – or ecstatic

The Guardian - AU

The ‘messy’ trend behind Australia’s rising unemployment is worrying economists

The RBA is holding fire on further rate cuts until it is confident that inflation is easing. But the latest jobs data complicates matters

The Guardian - AU

Economists Baffled As Australia’s Unemployment Rate Hits Its Highest Level In 4 Years

It comes as a shock as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the federal budget forecasts expected unemployment to remain steady through 2026.

Pedestrian.tv

Jobs figures 'settling back' into pre-COVID levels

A shock increase in unemployment rates has been put down to the jobs market coming back to regular rates after pandemic-induced fluctuations.

AAP

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Guardian - AU

An unexpected unemployment rate rise puts the RBA odds-on to cut the cash rate – but it’s a headache for Jim Chalmers

A resilient labour market is the jewel in Labor’s crown when it comes to its economic record. Is this month’s data a blip, or the start of something bigger?

The Guardian - AU

Westpac makes it harder for younger customers to earn advertised interest rates

Bank joins smaller competitors in changing interest-related restrictions on some accounts – despite RBA leaving interest rates unchanged in September

AAP

Blow for borrowers as Reserve Bank curbs rate-cut hopes

Crucial economic data in coming weeks could determine when mortgage holders can expect more interest rate relief, the Reserve Bank board says.

AAP

Shaving red tape, inflation key to economic growth

The economy is in a "good spot" but one sector is proving more stubborn than expected, the boss of the Reserve Bank says.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

AAP

Consumer confidence survey to signpost spending outlook

Australian households have been steadily gaining in confidence and fresh sentiment surveys could signal further growth in spending.

The Guardian - AU

The RBA seems unlikely to do another rate cut – meaning they’re betting the economy is better than the data says

Michele Bullock doesn’t think our current cash rate is ‘very restrictive’. Do the figures back her up?

AAP

Cup Day rate cut in doubt as RBA nears final straight

The odds are lengthening on an interest rate cut on Melbourne Cup Day, as the Reserve Bank adopts a hawkish tone and inflation steps up the pace.

The Guardian - AU

The RBA dithers on its next interest rate cut – but it’s not the political flashpoint it once was

Despite signs of rising prices, economists believe the Reserve Bank’s choice is still when, not whether, to cut rates further

The Conversation

RBA stands pat on interest rates as hopes dim for future cuts

The Reserve Bank kept the cash rate steady at 3.6% at today’s meeting. In its post-meeting statement, the central bank said the monetary policy board

AAP

Interest rate decision to dominate economic agenda

Mortgage holders are unlikely to get a leg up from the Reserve Bank this week, with markets and analysts predicting the cash rate to remain on hold on Tuesday.

The Guardian - AU

Nobody wanted to say ‘mission accomplished’ on inflation – certainly not Jim Chalmers. But he was surely thinking it

Economists are revising their rate cut predictions after the latest ABS figures revealed inflation is trending back up

1 … 8 9 10 11

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

The Reserve Bank of Australia

85 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.