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…
Brutal wage growth detail uncovered in RBA forecasts, as economists fear ‘unambitious’ govt is stalling the economy
Economists have raised a “key concern” overlooked during Tuesday’s interest rate announcement, as a report from the Reserve…
‘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 rate hike highlights plight of borrowers versus boomers
Gathered around the bar after a successful bowls match, a group of retirees has mixed feelings about the…
RBA interest rates: Michele Bullock’s board lifts cash rate to 3.85 per cent in fresh inflation fight – The West Australian
RBA interest rates: Michele Bullock’s board lifts cash rate to 3.85 per cent in fresh inflation fight The West…
Commonwealth, Westpac, NAB, ANZ respond to RBA’s interest rate hike
Australia’s major banks have begun announcing rate rises following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to hike interest…
Pauline Hanson laments state of Australian economy, claiming ‘shocking’ rate rise showed Albanese govt cannot ‘rein in its spending’
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has ripped into the Albanese government over the state of the Australian economy,…
Reserve Bank of Australia likely to be ‘divided’ in closely watch interest rates decision, AMP’s Diana Mousina predicts
The nine-person board of the Reserve Bank of Australia will be divided when handing down its cash rate…
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…