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Why did the RBA raise interest rates? Will higher petrol prices have same effect?
The Reserve Bank hiked interest rates for the second time this year this week, but the closely divided…
The rate hike that will do nothing to curb inflation
Let the pain begin. Andrew Hauser has left no-one in any doubt about the current thinking at the…
ANZ ‘jumps the gun’ hiking borrowing costs for homeowners as banks tip more RBA rate pain
Major lenders aren’t waiting for the RBA to make its move. (Source: AAP) Big Four bank ANZ has…
Brisbane house prices hit new peak as national market growth continues
Brisbane house prices have hit a new peak as growth in the market continues to accelerate. The average…
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…
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…
Why we’ll inevitably lay waste to green power fantasy
The energy transition drifting into the doldrums should surprise no one (“Green power fading fast”, 27/1). Wind turbines…
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…
Inflation hotter than forecast at end of 2025, adding to rate hike expectations
Repayments on mortgages and debts are more likely to increase, after a higher-than-expected Inflation result puts pressure on…
VIDEO: RBA deputy governor confirms 'very low' chance of further rate cuts – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
VIDEO: RBA deputy governor confirms ‘very low’ chance of further rate cuts Australian Broadcasting CorporationInflation drops to 3.4 per…
Reserve Bank deputy governor Andrew Hauser downplays easing inflation ahead of February meeting
The deputy governor of the Reserve Bank has confirmed the news mortgage borrowers would not have wanted to…