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Can Australia’s borrowers dodge another interest rate hike? We’ll know more soon

May’s inflation figures sent alarm bells ringing that the RBA would hike rates. But technically we are still on track for the central bank’s target

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Australia’s inflation rises to 4%, stoking concern interest rates could increase again

The consumer price index increased to its highest level in 2024, indicating the Reserve Bank is unlikely to cut interest rates soon

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'Painful squeeze': inflation spike renews heat on rates

Surprisingly strong inflation has resurrected the possibility of another interest rate hike in an unsettling development for squeezed borrowers.

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Inflation gauge to offer cold comfort for borrowers

May consumer price data gives the Reserve Bank another glimpse of how interest rate levels are working to bring inflation to heel.

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Households are hurting. Savings are weak. The future’s uncertain. Is a rate cut near?

While some like to suggest another hike is needed, the RBA is not so quick to dismiss the pain the economy is already feeling

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Aust shares edge lower following RBA rate call hangover

The ASX200 has closed 0.1 per cent lower as markets reflect on a hawkish undertone in the Reserve Bank's interest-rate decision.

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Inflation-wary Reserve Bank spells long wait for cuts

Stalling progress on inflation has the central bank on high alert as political sparring continues over the impact of state and federal budgets on prices.

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What’s next for interest rates? Even RBA governor Michele Bullock admits she doesn’t know

The central bank’s latest statement has some wondering if another rate rise is on the cards – but Bullock says the situation is ‘complex’

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Treasurer touts ‘responsible’ 2024 NSW budget in tough economic times – but others will make that call

Rating agencies and the RBA among those marking the treasurer’s handiwork which he says is focused on spending restraint

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Reserve bank leaves interest rate on hold at 4.35% with borrowers left waiting for relief

RBA keeps cash rate steady amid stubborn inflation and an economy that has all but stalled

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Australian shares soar amid RBA rate hold

The ASX was up 1.01 per cent at the end of the day, with gains across the board as the Reserve Bank chose to hold off on changing interest rates.

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Debt-free borrowers earning $100k struggle to secure a 500k loan in Newcastle

'Every rate rise equates to around $20,000 less that you can borrow'.

Newcastle Herald

Rates on hold yet inflation risks remain on RBA's radar

The threat of inflation has not been neutralised and the Reserve Bank is still prepared to pull the trigger on another interest rate hike if needed.

AAP

Australian shares finish lower as RBA decides on rates

The ASX200 has fallen 0.3 per cent, with losses for uranium producers and gains for goldminers, as investors await the outcome of the RBA's two-day meeting.

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Stubborn economic challenges hang over RBA rates call

A June interest rate meeting comes as the federal government defends its budget management in an economy facing slow growth and persistent inflation.

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RBA likely to hold rates as price pressures loiter

The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to hold interest rates at 4.35 per cent and keep its options open on its next move.

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Shares fall again to finish week down 1.7 pct

The ASX200 finished Friday down 0.3 per cent in its third losing day out of the past four sessions.

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Australia’s unemployment rate dips to 4% as economy adds 40,000 new jobs

Jobless rate eases as employers shrug off rising costs to keep adding to their workforces

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Obsessing over the inflation rate misses one key point: the economy is more than just how fast prices are rising

Those who salivate over other nations’ interest rates with barely any care for people losing their jobs really need to think about their priorities

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No interest rate relief predicted this year, major bank tells mortgage holders

ANZ first big bank to push prediction of Reserve Bank interest rate cut into 2025

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Households keep falling behind as rate increases bite

Most borrowers are adapting to tough financial conditions but the number of people in hardship or struggling to meet repayments is growing.

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Stagflation: is Australia heading back to the 1970s? Our economics and business writers go head to head

The economy has stalled and inflation remains high. Should we be worried? Guardian Australia’s experts have very different views

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Australia is on the brink of recession. So why does the RBA think we are spending too much?

Are we in a recession? No. But cripes, we may as well be

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When Michele Bullock tells us she’s not for turning in fighting inflation we should believe her

The RBA governor is reminding everyone that her mandate covers not just inflation, but also full employment

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Reserve Bank keeps options open on interest rates

Interest rates could go higher again if inflation proves stickier than expected or moves higher, the head of the Reserve Bank of Australia says.

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