These charts show the effect of migration on Australia’s housing story
The role of migration is among the most contentious elements of the housing debate. There is growing support…
RBA forecasts suggest more cost-of-living pain and risk of no more interest rate cuts
As you might expect for a central bank that has kept interest rates on hold, there is both…
Aussies told to ‘panic early’ as Michele Bullock mulls over inflation shock
As Michele Bullock addressed media following September’s meeting, she wanted to stress we were now in “quite a…
Albanese’s salad days are stalked by the spectres of stagflation and soaring bills
As the prime minister saunters down the RAAF VIP airstair on Sunday after another successful overseas trip some…
Australia Inflation Spike Boosts Case for Extended RBA Pause
Australia’s core inflation accelerated beyond expectations last quarter, complicating the Reserve Bank’s path to further policy easing and…
Australia Jobs Still Tight, Inflation Sticky, RBA Chief Says
Australia’s labor market is still tight while inflation is proving sticky, Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock said, signaling…
RBA governor Bullock says a severe market downturn would raise financial stability concerns
Financial markets, including Australian property and shares, have been pushing record highs for many months. Speaking at an…
Shaving red tape, inflation key to economic growth
Price rises in parts of Australia’s economy remain difficult to contain as businesses struggle under the burden of…
Global financial stability risks have not receded, Reserve Bank warns
While the massive fall in share and bond prices in response to Donald Trump’s Liberation Day tariff announcement…
Michele Bullock’s dire warning as RBA hold interest rates: ‘Want people to understand’
Surprising no-one, the RBA has not delivered a cut this month. That gives rise to the question: “If…
RBA leaves interest rates on hold in September
The Reserve Bank has left interest rates on hold at 3.6 per cent, having cut them at its…
All 32 experts, economists in Finder’s rate decision survey believe the RBA will hold interest rates this week
Economists and experts participating in a major survey are in unanimous agreement about what the Reserve Bank of…