Bad news comes in twos: cash rate and CPI set to rise Australian mortgage holders can expect more borrowing pain when the Reserve Bank board meets, with an interest rate hike almost universally anticipated. AAP · 6h ago
Light shone on Reserve Bank's gloomy economic outlook Treasury's productivity assumption has been described as "unrealistically optimistic" but the Reserve Bank's might be too downbeat, an economist says. AAP · Sep 24
'Bollocks': forecast for higher living standards panned Economists have panned Treasury's heroic productivity assumption, which underpins forecasts of rising living standards and economic growth. AAP · Sep 21
Worse than 2007: productivity stat bad news for the RBA Low productivity means Australia's economy is growing above its "speed limit", amplifying concerns the Reserve Bank will hike interest rates again. AAP · Sep 2
Banks tip more hikes as spending surge adds to RBA woes Three out of the four big banks are tipping the Reserve Bank to raise interest rates by November, with one forecasting a hike in a matter of weeks. AAP · Aug 26
Inflation numbers to bring relief for mortgage holders The Reserve Bank is widely tipped to keep interest rates on hold, but economists are still warning inflationary risks remain. AAP · Aug 9
Surprise inflation drop eases chance of RBA rate hikes Inflation figures have come in under the Reserve Bank's predictions, but some economists warn they might not paint a true picture. AAP · Jul 28
'Too high': RBA rates warning as inflation fears flare The Reserve Bank governor says interest rates may need to go higher, as Australia's weak productivity problem locks households in for lower living standards. AAP · Jul 27
As the housing market flattens, new opportunities for buyers emerge After years of relentless growth, the housing market is finally off the boil. The Canberra Times · Jul 6