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A 'hawkish' Reserve Bank rates decision will be bad for borrowers, good for savers

Business & investing: ANZ Bank economists expecting rate rise before year's end, but Kiwibank thinks hikes aren't necessary, writes Andrew Patterson

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The Reserve Bank shouldn’t be spooked by Australia’s imported inflation

If you look at what’s increased most in price over the past year, such as petrol, there is little that higher interest rates would change

The Guardian - AU

The Albanese government blew its shot at setting a historic new unemployment target

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the federal government’s employment white paper is “ambitious”. I’m not convinced.

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Employment white paper to deliver more highly qualified workers in net zero, care and digitisation

The government will commit $41 million for technical and further education and “higher apprenticeships” when it releases its white paper on employment on Monday.

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No, the RBA review won't mean handing the bank's decisions to part-time outsiders

Misinformation is circulating about recommendations concerning the Reserve Bank board made by the RBA Review, of which I was a member.

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OECD inflation outlook suggests further Australian interest rate rises possible

Intergovernmental economic organisation warns core inflation across the world remains ‘persistent’ and may require policy action from Reserve Bank

The Guardian - AU

Aust shares fall again as investors stick to sidelines

The local share market has closed down 0.5 per cent following the release of minutes showing the Reserve Bank considered hiking rates earlier this month.

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Petrol price surge further stretches household budgets

Motorists have been hit in the hip pocket by petrol price rises and the latest spike may put a dent in the Reserve Bank's fight against inflation.

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Heartland breaks ranks to allege 'distorting' behaviour by big banks

Big banks' deep pockets allow them to tilt the playing field with mortgage broker incentives and home loan cashbacks, says Heartland chief executive. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Reserve Bank credibility in question over 'blackballing' of experts

Allowing macroeconomic and monetary experts to serve on the Monetary Policy Committee is welcome. But, asks Eric Crampton, how did Reserve Bank believe there had never really been a ban?

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Borrowers left in 'mortgage prison' as firms quit personal lending market

A Commerce Commission inquiry has been warned that Kiwi borrowers will be unable to shift to more competitive lenders because of tough new credit rules. Jonathan Milne reports.

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What's to stop Philip Lowe moving to a private bank after he leaves the RBA? It's what his predecessors did

Surely Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe won’t move to a private bank after his term as governor ends next week.

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Australia’s wage growth slightly weaker than expected in June quarter

The wage price index figures show that despite a tight labour market, there has not been a breakout in wage growth

The Guardian - AU

We can and should keep unemployment below 4%, says our survey of top economists

Australia’s leading economists believe Australia can sustain an unemployment rate as low as 3.75% – much lower than the latest Reserve Bank estimate of 4.25% and the Treasury’s latest estimate of 4.5%.

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Big banks' smalltown challengers find hope in profits inquiry

Expressing concern at the high profits pulled in by the Australian-owned banks, the Commerce Commission is surveying 2000 consumers about the impediments to them switching to local providers. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Morning Mail: Matildas surge into last 16, Ashes drawn, reef threatened but not ‘in danger’

Australia destroy Canada to unite nation behind World Cup push, but cricketers lose final Test at the Oval despite brave batting effort

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Economists split over chance of August rate rise as Australian property price rebound slows

Analysts differ over whether Reserve Bank will raise the cash rate another 25 basis points in the 13th increase since May 2022

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Inflation has peaked – but will the RBA stop raising rates and focus on locking in low unemployment?

The latest numbers show success in the fight against inflation even as jobs figures remain stable

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Newcastle Herald

Lowe's interest rate missteps were costly ones for many Australians

How difficult can it be?

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Australia is on the brink of ending interest rate hikes and an economic first – beating inflation without a recession

What if Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe and his successor Michele Bullock were able to achieve something truly remarkable – a steady decline in inflation without further interest rate increases, and without bringing on a recession.

The Guardian - AU

Economy could slow more than the Reserve Bank expected, latest RBA minutes reveal

Bank left cash rate unchanged in July and meeting minutes state squeeze on households means consumption could slow ‘more sharply than implied by the current forecasts’

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Senator says treaty ‘the only way forward’ – as it happened

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Growth fears, expiring fixed rates fuelled RBA's pause

The Reserve Bank board had another tough choice between hitting pause on interest rates or delivering another hike at its last meeting.

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First female RBA governor to bring 'reform agenda'

The incoming governor of the Reserve Bank, Michele Bullock, will have a full plate overhauling the major institution and laying out new ground rules.

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Easing global inflation story takes pressure off rates

Moderating inflation around the world could help the Reserve Bank build the case for an extended pause on interest rates.

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