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Reserve Bank minutes suggest May rate hike on the table

Fresh inflation data will set the scene for the Reserve Bank's next move, with another rate hike a live option for its board meeting in May.

AAP

Did the Reserve Bank's interest rate hikes put Australia's economy on a 'knife-edge'? A major consulting firm thinks so

A major consulting firm forecasts a "consumer recession" in 2023, warning hundreds of thousands of Australian households are bleeding cash every month.

ABC News

Treasurer calls for bipartisan support on RBA reform

The treasurer wants the opposition and crossbenchers to look "beyond party politics" on upcoming reforms to Australia's central bank.

AAP

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Alan Kohler: Don’t get too accustomed to low unemployment. Here’s why it won’t last

With unemployment now back at 3.5 per cent, workers seem to have regained their bargaining power – until technology takes it away again.

The New Daily

Come inside the RBA's media lock-ups to see how we report on interest rates and financial risks

Every now and then, the Reserve Bank of Australia locks up a group of financial journalists and the ABC's Michael Janda is often one of them. He explains why this is good for reporters, and for you.

ABC News

Australians among lowest users of cash in the world, report finds

Shoppers are leaving the cash to pile up at home, with mobile devices honing in on taking over payment duties, a new research revealed.

The New Daily

Unsealed minutes will detail RBA’s thinking on rate hikes and the current pause

More light will be shed on the RBA's decision to forego a further interest-rate hike when the board's minutes are released this week.

The New Daily

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Reserve Bank's close April decision on show

Further insights into the central bank's decision to hit the pause button will be outlined in the April board meeting minutes.

AAP

Rajasthan to host two All India Ranking Badminton tournaments this season

JAIPUR: Rajasthan will host two All India Ranking Badminton tournaments this season, according to the latest yearly calendar released by the Badminton Association of India (BAI) on Saturday.

The Times of India

Michael Pascoe: Tweaks won’t fix housing crisis while half of Australia suffers

Nothing demonstrates the myopia of Australian political leadership better than the way the housing crisis apparently happened overnight.

The New Daily

‘Now in reverse’: Big four banks slash refinancing discounts as profits come under pressure

Australia’s big four banks are reining in their biggest mortgage discounts as tight competition and record levels of refinancing eat into their profits.

The New Daily

The mining sector made more than half of Australia's corporate profits, so why do economists want to ignore it?

Australia's mining sector has generated windfall profits over the past two years, the result of dramatically higher prices for fossil fuel energy, but has it driven inflation?

ABC News

‘Resilient’ jobs market foreshadows more interest rate hikes, economists say

Australia’s jobs market showed little signs of slowing in March despite almost a year of interest rate hikes, economists said.

The New Daily

The IMF has painted a grim picture of the world economy. What does it mean for Australia?

Australian economists say the IMF outlook supports their case for a soft landing after the rapid rise in interest rates

The Guardian - AU

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IMF warns Australian housing market at high risk of mortgage defaults ahead of global economic downturn

The International Monetary Fund says Australia has one of the greatest risks of mortgage defaults in the world, as it warns of a significant downturn in global economic growth for the year ahead.

The Guardian - AU

IMF expects Australia’s economy to slow amid ‘perilous’ international pressures

International Monetary Fund forecast echoes predictions from Treasury and RBA and warns ‘ominous forces’ may be behind global economic strains

The New Daily

Resilience of jobs market to take centre stage

The jobs market has been running hot lately and fresh data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics is expected to confirm that trend is continuing.

Newcastle Herald

Businesses are feeling the pay rise pinch too

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The New Daily

Reserve Bank alert to higher financial instability risk

Banking turmoil in the US and Europe may be contained for now but the Reserve Bank has warned of ongoing fragility in pockets of the global banking system.

ABC News

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.

The Guardian - AU

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 New Daily

RBA chief Philip Lowe uncertain on need for further rate hikes

Reserve Bank boss Philip Lowe isn’t sure whether interest rates will need to rise again , but he certainly isn’t ruling out another hike.

ABC News

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.

The New Daily

Philip Lowe in spotlight after welcome cash rate call

The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold but a public appearance from the bank's boss could shed some light on the likelihood of more hikes.

ABC News

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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