Will the RBA increase interest rates tomorrow?
The market thinks the likelihood of the RBA lifting interest rates tomorrow is 72 per cent. But here’s…
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…
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…
Jim Chalmers has rejected responsibility for high inflation but will have a tough sell if rates rise again
Last February, Jim Chalmers was living out a treasurer’s dream. After a bruising first term dominated by rising…
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…
Australians warned to expect ‘grim period’ as inflation rises and Albanese government struggles to rein in spending
EQ Economics managing director Warren Hogan has warned Australia is at risk of a “pretty bad recession” as…
Is another interest rate hike on the way?
There’s been a January surprise for economists, with an unexpected drop in the country’s unemployment rate. According to…
Almost 1.3 million Aussies face mortgage pain if RBA lifts interest rates as warnings emerge of ‘huge financial losses’
A rate hike in February could cause “huge financial losses” for many Australians as a 0.25 per cent…
Australia earns global praise for economic ‘soft landing’
The Reserve Bank’s “credible” interest rate decisions have helped Australia return to “normal”, but its economy remains dependent…
Real estate prices set new records with six capitals now in ‘million-dollar club’ and Melbourne rebounding
Melbourne’s real estate market is staging a “decisive recovery”, according to property portal Domain, hitting a new record…
RBA plays the long game on inflation, so an interest rate rise could still be some way off
Unlike his Bazballing compatriots, Reserve Bank deputy governor Andrew Hauser doesn’t strike me as hasty, at least not…
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…