FED:RBA 'no knight in shining armour' for mortgage holders The Reserve Bank is unanimously expected to leave interest rates on hold but whether the next move is up or down remains uncertain. AAP · Jun 15
RBA keeps rates on hold but leaves door open to hikes Economists are split on whether the Reserve Bank's latest cash rate decision heralds the end of the hiking cycle or merely a pause before the next move upwards. AAP · Jun 15
Oil crisis not over: warnings of diesel over $4 a litre With the Strait of Hormuz still shut and stockpiles running down, economists warn fuel prices could spike above levels previously seen during this oil crisis. AAP · May 5
AAP · Mar 30 Top forecaster's dire prediction if Iran war drags on Australia could enter a recession, with the Reserve Bank raising interest rates a further three times, economists warn as fears of a protracted conflict mount.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 17 Australian households fear double whammy of rate hikes and higher petrol prices will lead to recession Borrowers face losing hundreds of dollars a month in higher repayments and rising pump rices will add to the pain, economists warn
AAP · Mar 15 Interest rate hike 'no slam dunk' amid Iran uncertainty Traders and economists widely expect the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates but uncertainty over the Iran war could convince the board to keep them on hold.
AAP · Jan 28 Row over government role fuelling inflation, rate rise Spending blow-outs by the government will force the Reserve Bank to hike rates, critics say, but the treasurer argues the private sector is driving inflation.
AAP · Dec 17, 2025 Dishing the public dosh to force RBA's hand on rates With the government unlikely to restrain public spending, the Reserve Bank will have to lift rates in 2026 to keep inflation under control, economists say.
AAP · Dec 11, 2025 Belt tightening in order as federal payments balloon More than $12 billion in program cost blowouts demand tighter spending in other parts of the federal budget, the treasurer is warning Australians.
AAP · Nov 17, 2025 RBA reveals what would rule out more interest rate cuts Barring a material rise in unemployment or weaker-than-expected economic growth, mortgage holders can just about give up hope for any more interest rate relief.
AAP · Sep 18, 2025 National economy still stuck in 'productivity malaise' Despite a modest pick-up in productivity growth and signs private sector employment is recovering, Australia's slump in productivity is far from over.
AAP · Jul 29, 2025 Aussie shares edge higher ahead of inflation readout The ASX200 has climbed into the green in session's final hour, with traders seeming to tread carefully ahead of an important consumer price report.
AAP · Apr 6, 2025 RBA governor expected to address tariff impacts As the dust settles on Donald Trump's 'liberation day' tariff dump, a speech by Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock will be closely scrutinised.
AAP · Jan 15, 2025 Strong jobs growth data deflates February rate cut hope A very healthy jobs market is not adding to the case for a February interest rate cut, with all eyes turning to inflation data due in coming weeks.