A picture guide to how productivity is making Australians better off
To help those in high office struggling to understand the economy, Alan Austin has prepared this colourful primer…
The Reserve Bank isn’t trying to stop inflation. So don’t expect prices to come down
What is the Reserve Bank trying to achieve by raising interest rates? In recent days, a video has…
Sorry AI and war are pushing prices up but it is what it is
One envelope, two apologies, one kitchen table. Everyone is very sorry. Nobody is responsible. And the bill, as…
RBA’s fourth rate hike has borrowers feeling the squeeze
Natasha Luscri-Miller and her partner moved house multiple times in five years and at one point lived in…
RBA lifts interest rates to highest level in 15 years
The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates to their highest level in 15 years. It has increased rates…
No evidence of ‘wage-price spiral’ in Australia, RBA board member says
Iain Ross, a member of the Reserve Bank’s monetary policy board, gave a very interesting speech last night.…
RBA governor warns people may need to lose their jobs to get inflation down
Speaking at a Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) event in Sydney, the RBA governor said Australia’s…
Michele Bullock’s final speech before RBA board meeting cements interest rate rise bets
All four major banks and the bulk of money market traders believe the Reserve Bank will raise interest…
There are three main reasons inflation is rising. Higher rates won’t fix them
Bloodletting is an ancient therapy, dating back at least three millennia, and traditionally used to “cure” a range…
RBA deputy governor Andrew Hauser knows public is ‘furious’ with central bank over inflation
The Reserve Bank’s Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser knows Australians are “furious” about inflation and while he is determined…
Inflation numbers to bring relief for mortgage holders
Mortgage holders will likely be able to breathe a sigh of relief with the Reserve Bank largely tipped…
Next RBA rate call hinges on crucial inflation data
Inflation data could dash the chances of another Reserve Bank rate hike as governor Michele Bullock says higher…