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'Part of the Albanese government's plan for a republic': Monarchists slam removal of King on $5 note
9news.com.au/national/new-five-dollar-note-australia-monarchists/3b328755-f6a8-4289-b3d7-92b24eb10f0b
Reserve Bank watching US economic 'chaos' as Macquarie Bank warns of potential share crash
abc.net.au/news/2025-03-18/rba-watching-us-economic-chaos-macquarie-market-crash-warning/105064718
RBA explains change to $5 note after royals ditched: 'Avoid being tokenistic or stereotypical'
news.com.au/finance/money/new-5-bill-will-replace-king-charles-iii-with-indigenous-theme/news-story/c79dfd8d11043835c9a208576a06db51
Consumer confidence hits three-year high as RBA rate cut delivers cautious optimism
9news.com.au/national/consumer-confidence-index-march-2025-australian-economy-households-spending-after-rba-rate-cut/d413b010-b10b-4e60-9504-2c7a5af31a23
Has Australia's economy turned a corner? Angus Taylor has a warning: Jim Chalmers and Angus Taylor are telling conflicting stories about the economy.
abc.net.au/news/2025-03-09/has-australias-economy-really-turned-the-corner-angus-taylor/105017812
Australia's economy ends 21-month per capita recession as GDP grows faster than population
abc.net.au/news/2025-03-05/gdp-december-2024-growth-australia/105011892
'Not a time for looking at politics': When will the next federal election be held?
9news.com.au/national/federal-election-2025-when-is-it-earliest-latest-dates-double-dissolution-explained/a8dec667-4d33-46d6-b85a-ae4ea2b88b4b
New committee to control interest rates: 9News Latest Stories Season 2025, Short Video
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Don't blame interest rates for economic pain, says ex-RBA governor Philip Lowe: Philip Lowe is pointing the finger of blame at Australia's political ...
9news.com.au/national/high-interest-rates-not-to-blame-for-cost-of-living-crisis-says-ex-rba-chief-philip-lowe/a59dc0d9-1260-48b2-b2b8-1094dabcf055
Reserve Bank overhaul will touch lives of borrowers everywhere: Membership of the RBA board and how it decides interest rates has been unknown to the public for ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/reserve-bank-overhaul-will-touch-lives-of-borrowers-everywhere-20250228-p5lg1a.html
Why isn't the Albanese government boasting about falling inflation?: There are several factors behind why Labor hasn't gone on a celebratory tour to boast about ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-03-02/why-isnt-the-government-boasting-inflation-saul-eslake/104993774
RBA cuts rates for first time in more than four years: The move will put pressure on banks to follow suit to alleviate the pain mortgage holders have been ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/rba-cuts-rates-for-first-time-in-more-than-four-years-20250217-p5lcqn.html
Quick Glance: RBA Cuts Interest Rates for the First Time Since 2020
- The Reserve Bank of Australia has lowered the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.1 percent.
- This decision provides relief for mortgage borrowers after 13 rate hikes since May 2022.
- The RBA emphasized that sustainably returning inflation to target remains a priority, with no guarantees of further cuts.
- Banks announced they would fully pass on the rate cut to borrowers, potentially leading to significant monthly savings.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says today's rate cut is “very welcome” news for Australians, but RBA Governor Michele Bullock says the decision does not imply that ... Show more
The latest Australian dollar sell-off is a red flag for the economy: The Australian dollar sell-off suggests that while we may be slowly digging our way out of ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-03-01/australian-dollar-dropping-red-flag-global-economy/104994942
The RBA didn't want to start cutting rates too late, governor Bullock says: The RBA was too slow to lift rates, and it didn't want to make the same mistake when ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-02-21/rba-did-not-want-cut-rates-too-late-michele-bullock-governor/104964220
Inflation steady but core figures rise in blow to hopes of second rate cut: Australia's monthly consumer price index has remained steady for January ...
9news.com.au/finance/inflation-monthly-consumer-price-index-january/4ad2033e-49a7-4317-a703-79e186d7a3b5
Headline inflation remained at 2.5pc in January but core inflation rose slightly: Annual headline inflation remained at 2.5 per cent in January ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-02-26/january-inflation-consumer-prices-2-5-per-cent-australia/104983654
Federal politics live: Angus Taylor says rate cut 'too little, too late' for Aussie homeowners
abc.net.au/news/2025-02-19/federal-politics-live-blog-feburary-19/104951990
Dollar wobbles, Aussie just below 2-month high ahead of RBA decision Dollar wobbles, Aussie just below 2-month high ahead of RBA decision | Reuters
How banks are responding to Reserve Bank decision to cut interest rates: All four of Australia's major banks make their announcement just minutes after the RBA ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-02-18/bank-rate-cuts/104950962
Jim Chalmers knew not to smile after the Reserve Bank announced its rate cut: Treasurer Jim Chalmers was quick to speak after the Reserve Bank cut rates ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-02-19/reserve-bank-rate-cut-welcome-news-within-labor-ranks-/104950048
Inflation has fallen, but prices won't be coming down. What does that mean?: Inflation has fallen, but prices won't be coming down. These five graphs explain ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-02-23/inflation-has-fallen-but-prices-are-not-coming-down-australia/104961954
The RBA is expected to cut rates on Tuesday. Will Australia enter a new economic era, and what happens if it doesn’t?
theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/feb/17/the-rba-is-expected-to-cut-rates-on-tuesday-will-australia-enter-a-new-economic-era-and-what-happens-if-it-doesnt
Why are the banks waiting to pass on the Reserve Bank's rate cut?: The big banks wasted no time in announcing they would cut rates for mortgage borrowers after ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-02-23/rba-interest-rate-cut-big-four-banks-mortgage-rates-delay/104953866
Sorry to break it to you, but this isn’t the day we stop feeling so sorry for ourselves
smh.com.au/business/the-economy/sorry-to-break-it-to-you-but-this-isn-t-the-day-we-stop-feeling-so-sorry-for-ourselves-20250218-p5ld5i.html
Why millions of mortgage borrowers could soon be thousands of dollars better off: The RBA can't say so but it is entirely possible many mortgage borrowers won't ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-02-22/millions-mortgage-borrowers-better-off-interest-rates/104964760
The Chalmers offensive: Media blitz after rate cut hints at more cost-of-living relief
smh.com.au/politics/federal/the-chalmers-offensive-media-blitz-after-rate-cut-hints-at-more-cost-of-living-relief-20250219-p5ldal.html
Use our mortgage calculator to check how much a rate cut would affect you: The Reserve Bank has cut the official interest rate for the first time in more than ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/use-our-mortgage-calculator-to-check-how-much-a-rate-cut-would-affect-you-20250218-p5lczv.html
Here's exactly how much the average mortgage holder needs to save to keep afloat: RBA cut the cash rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 4 ...
9news.com.au/national/rba-interest-rates-cut-how-much-mortgage-holders-really-need-save-keep-afloat/93ad204f-0254-4593-a8a5-636abd627aa4
What Michele Bullock really meant in speech after cutting interest rates: We’ve deciphered the RBA governor’s comments on Tuesday, after the Reserve Bank cut ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/what-michele-bullock-really-meant-in-speech-after-cutting-interest-rates-20250219-p5ldh2.html
Morning Bid: RBA poised, China tech booms, Japan GDP sizzles: A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.
reuters.com/markets/asia/global-markets-view-asia-graphics-2025-02-17/
Dollar firms, Aussie steady after RBA's 'hawkish' rate cut: The dollar firmed on Tuesday as traders weighed tariff worries, geopolitical uncertainties and the ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/dollar-wobbles-aussie-just-below-2-month-high-ahead-rba-decision-2025-02-18/
Australia's Westpac posts higher quarterly profit as loan volumes grow, late repayments decline
reuters.com/business/finance/australian-lender-westpac-reports-13-rise-first-quarter-profit-2025-02-16/
Homeowners across the country have breathed a sigh of relief, after the RBA announced a rate cut of 0.25 per cent. #9News
At last, Sydney’s heavily indebted home borrowers have reason to smile: With Australia’s economic growth rate anaemic, and the consumer price index within the ...
smh.com.au/business/the-economy/at-last-sydney-s-heavily-indebted-home-borrowers-have-reason-to-smile-20250218-p5ld6x.html
The RBA hasn't changed the cash rate for more than a year. Here's why: The figure that influences how high people's mortgage repayments are set has been 4 ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-02-12/rba-reserve-bank-interest-rates-inflation-trimmed-mean/104868674
When does the RBA meet, what's expected to happen to interest rates and how much could you save?
abc.net.au/news/2025-02-05/reserve-bank-interest-rate-home-loan-explained/104894318
Cut, Bullock, cut! Inflation figures give RBA no choice but to lower rates: Prices for everything from pets to dishwashing liquid are starting to fall ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/cut-bullock-cut-inflation-figures-give-rba-no-choice-but-to-lower-rates-20250129-p5l7yd.html
This could be the year voters get their priorities wrong: A protest vote on the cost of living will achieve little. The best election outcome would be a minority ...
smh.com.au/business/the-economy/this-could-be-the-year-voters-get-their-priorities-wrong-20250128-p5l7p0.html
To cut or not to cut? The pros and cons facing the RBA: From what’s happening in the home building sector, to the make-up of the bank’s board ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/to-cut-or-not-to-cut-the-pros-and-cons-facing-the-rba-20250130-p5l894.html
It’s the number everyone is waiting for, including the PM: Key inflation figures are expected to show price pressures at their lowest level in three years ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/it-s-the-number-everyone-is-waiting-for-including-the-pm-20250128-p5l7mo.html
February interest rate cut looking more and more likely, but experts say it's not a sure-fire bet
9news.com.au/finance/chances-february-rate-cut-december-inflation-data/40216cbc-1164-4da8-b4b0-42e72330db7a
The ball is in the RBA's court on interest rates — and Anthony Albanese's waiting game goes on
abc.net.au/news/2025-01-30/ball-in-rba-court-on-interest-rates-albanese-waits/104873058
‘Rort has gone on for too long’: RBA should ban all debit surcharges, Labor MPs say
theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jan/17/rort-has-gone-on-for-too-long-rba-should-ban-all-debit-surcharges-labor-mps-say
Has the RBA got any choice but to cut interest rates in February?: The inflation figures give the Reserve Bank a green light to take its foot off the economic ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-01-29/has-the-rba-got-any-choice-but-to-cut-rates-in-february/104872364
Will there be a February rate cut? Macro-economics says unemployment is key: The world's most-awkward acronym, NAIRU, can predict where interest rates are ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-01-27/rba-rate-cut-in-february-will-not-happen-unemployment/104860912
“I know leaders when I see them, I also know idiots when I see them. You can imagine the combination of both of them the disaster it is ... Show more
Australia’s unemployment rate rises to 4% but uncertainty now lingers over expected RBA cut
theguardian.com/business/2025/jan/16/australia-unemployment-rate-december-data-abs-jobless-interest-rates-inflation
Tuvalu: Will climate change soon sink the island state?: Rising sea levels are threatening Tuvalu. This has been the warning for years. But is the island state ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/tuvalu-insel-klimawandel-anstieg-meeresspiegel-100.html
Falling core inflation raises odds of RBA trimming interest rates in February: A fall in the Reserve Bank's preferred measure of inflation has increased the odds ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-01-08/inflation-monthly-consumer-price-index-november-2024/104794690
Quick Glance: RBA Interest Rate Cut Likely Amid Inflation Decline
- A decline in core inflation has increased the likelihood of an RBA rate cut in February, despite a rise in headline inflation.
- The RBA's preferred trimmed mean inflation measure decreased from 3.5% to 3.2%, pushing market expectations for a rate cut to about 75%.
- While some economists predict a February cut, others caution that the tight labor market may delay this decision.
- Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers noted progress in controlling inflation, while opposition members criticized ongoing price increases.
Rising sea levels are threatening Tuvalu. That has been the warning for years. What are the local people concerned about?
The RBA is expected to cut interest rates this year. Here's what to watch: Will this be the year mortgage borrowers finally get some interest rate relief? That's ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-01-06/rba-interest-rate-cuts-forecast-in-2025-what-to-watch/104751214
Interest rates, exporters and Reserve Bank intervention: there's a lot at stake as the Australian dollar weakens
abc.net.au/news/2025-01-04/reserve-bank-intervention-of-australian-dollar/104782724
Cash may no longer be king, but here's why it looks set to stay: It's been a tumultuous year for cash, but new developments on the horizon look promising ...
9news.com.au/finance/cashless-society-cash-is-no-longer-king-but-past-year-has-proved-it-could-be-here-to-stay/1077a426-ca2f-4c5e-8ccf-fc9d7fc5ccbf
2024 was the Great Divergence as young people copped an economic whack: The economy of 2024 was incredibly uneven, spectacularly unfair and grinding in its ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-12-30/2024-was-the-great-divergence-as-young-people-copped-an-economic/104682120
IMF warns of rate hikes as billions expected to be spent over Christmas: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns the Reserve Bank to consider tighter ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-12-24/imf-warns-interest-rate-hike-recession-over-christmas-spends/104760340
The Australian dollar could be heading to a 20-year low, on risks of China, Trump and slow growth
abc.net.au/news/2024-12-24/australian-dollar-china-trump-interest-rates/104749520
RBA's surprise wages reveal could hint at early interest rate relief: One of the major drivers of high interest rates may not be as forceful as it looks.
9news.com.au/national/reserve-bank-interest-rates-meeting-minutes-reveal-weaker-jobs-market/5920700f-15f7-4ac6-902a-f36635c21ac0
The RBA might delay cutting rates – again. There’s a silver lining for some: Internal documents suggest the Reserve Bank may have to delay interest rate cuts – ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/the-rba-might-delay-cutting-rates-again-there-s-a-silver-lining-for-some-20241222-p5l071.html
Meet the people setting your interest rates: Six people have been appointed to help run the Reserve Bank and set interest rates as part of Jim Chalmers’ overhaul ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/rates-in-the-gun-in-the-biggest-shake-up-at-reserve-bank-in-64-years-20241216-p5kyls.html
Australia's central bank gets banker, economist to rate-setting board: Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Monday announced two new members to the central ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/australias-central-bank-gets-banker-economist-rate-setting-board-2024-12-16/
RBA Watching For Tariff War But Won’t Prejudge Inflation Fallout: The impact that higher tariffs around the world will have on Australia’s inflation is ambiguous ...
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