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The Reserve Bank has made it clear it won’t be rushed into cutting rates again as inflation proves sticky.
The Reserve Bank’s encouraged by the sharp fall in inflation and worried about the global outlook. Here’s why it looks likely we’ll see one more rate cut this year.
Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock needs to keep the bank’s focus on unemployment as well as inflation.
Refinancing means replacing your existing home loan with a new one – either from your current lender or a new one. Why? To take advantage of better loan terms.
The first cut in interest rates was expected, but the central bank has warned the economic outlook remains uncertain.
After Wednesday’s encouraging inflation numbers, the Albanese government and the financial markets would be shocked if the RBA didn’t cut interest rates in February.
The Treasurer Jim Chalmers announces two appointments to the new board created as part of the restructure of the central bank.
The government has finally passed long-delayed reforms to the way the Reserve Bank operates. Here’s what the changes will mean for our central bank.
We're joined on the podcast by Richard Holden, to talk about the book and also Australia's economic outlook, on what has been a big week for economic news.
Australia’s inflation rate was pushed down by a 17.9% fall in electricity prices, but even the Reserve Bank’s preferred measure of “underlying inflation” is falling.
Figures out on Wednesday are likely to show inflation extraordinarily low. They will add to the pressure on the governor to cut.
When the Greens tell Labor they’re ready to negotiate, what they usually mean is they’re preparing to make populist demands that can’t or shouldn’t be met.
Governor Michele Bullock might need her flak jacket when she fronts the media next Tuesday after the bank’s two-day board meeting. Following the United States cutting interest rate by half a percentage point.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will now explore a deal with the Greens, who will hold out for their own concessions.
Jim Chalmers mightn’t have expected his weekend comment that interest rate rises were “smashing” the Australian economy to set off the reaction it has. it’s been something of a Chalmers mantra.
To boost Australians’ trust in an institution that’s central to all our lives, the Reserve Bank needs more transparent processes to explain its decisions.
Andrew Hauser, the deputy governor of the RBA, joined us to talk about the RBA's thinking when it comes to inflation. Hauser formerly worked at the Bank of England and was chosen by Jim Chalmers.
The head of the US Federal Reserve has declared interest rates are headed down there. Australia should fall into line soon after – most likely on Melbourne Cup Day in November.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers joined the podcast to discuss a range of issues from RBA reform, the latest employment figures and wages.
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