Bullock says government spending not sole factor pushing inflation higher as political fight heats up
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has refused to blame the Albanese government’s spending for causing inflation to jump…
‘No subsidies’: Jarden’s Micaela Fuchila reveals crucial ways Albanese government can help limit inflation’s growth
The government has been told of some crucial ways to help limit inflation and keep rate rises to…
Living costs rise for all but some hit harder, new ABS data finds
Cost-of-living pressures are being felt by all households but some are being hit harder than others, according to…
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says politics, not spending driving inflation debate among economists
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has rejected claims that government spending has fuelled inflation, saying such criticism was “motivated by…
What could the government do to help battle inflation?
The Reserve Bank’s decision to hike interest rates has brought fresh attention to the question of whether the…
RBA lifts interest rates by 0.25pc as inflation rises
The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, as had been widely forecast. The new…
If the Reserve Bank starts the year with a rate hike you can’t say it didn’t warn us
If you walk away from a central banker unsure whether they are leaning towards hiking or holding interest…
Shock number of Aussies unaware if their savings are sinking while inflation soars, fresh Money.com.au research shows
Soaring inflation is not just hurting millions of Aussies at the checkout, but also with their savings goals.…
Unnecessary interest rate cuts derailed the national housing affordability project
Say what you like about Donald Trump, he says the quiet parts out loud. On Thursday, the day…
February interest rate rise will be ‘bitter pill’ for those struggling with cost of living, advocates say
Any Reserve Bank lift to interest rates could be the added financial pressure that causes more households to…
MAS raises inflation forecasts for 2026, continues to stand pat on monetary policy
SINGAPORE: The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) raised inflation forecasts for 2026 and kept monetary policy unchanged for…
Rate hike pain is on the way for Australian borrowers, but will they be able to tolerate it?
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cut interest rates three times last year — from 4.35 per cent…