Reserve Bank to reflect heavily on new CPI data ahead of rate decision
CommBank says 'we expect underlying inflation to improve beyond the September quarter, but only gradually, with a risk that progress may be too slow for the RBA'.
RBA Rate Decisions
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Economy
More rate hikes loom as inflation tops rich nation list
Australia’s inflation rate is forecast to remain above the Reserve Bank’s target range amid rising oil, tech and agricultural prices.
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Economy
Still plenty of headaches ahead for the Reserve Bank
Economic expert says ‘the broader background highlighted in the Governor’s statement is of demand outstripping supply’.
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Property
Key groups herald continued slump in home prices
REA boss says ‘the interest rate rise, tax changes and the cumulative impact of higher borrowing costs weigh on buyer demand’.
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Economy
Aussies paint picture of doom and gloom
Experts say ‘sentiment has been extremely weak for the longest period since the “disastrous” recession of the early 1990s’.
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Economy
Middle East or money-wasters: inflation mud-fight grows
Labor and the coalition are duelling over why Australians now must fork out more on their mortgages every month.
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Economy
Interest rates hit 15-year high as RBA hikes again
The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates for a fourth time in 2026, inflicting more financial pain on mortgage holders.
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Economy
Kochie on government spending: Name, shame and share the pain
Amid rocketing living costs and the prospect of further home loan rate rises, one of Australia’s most trusted business observers calls on authorities to look at their spending to help ease the burden on all of us.
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Property
Housing costs lead to inflation spike and there is more to come
Government to closely monitor economic circumstances ahead of Federal Budget.