Australian families ‘need’ an RBA rate cut
Shadow Trade and Tourism Minister Kevin Hogan says Australian families “need” a rate cut from the Reserve Bank.
Australian inflation plunges to 3.2%, signaling RBA rate cut
Australian inflation has eased to a three-year low of 3.2%, raising expectations for a potential interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia (R
Australia's Q4 Inflation Slows Slightly, RBA Rate Outlook Unclear
Australias consumer price index (CPI) inflation grew less than expected in the fourth quarter, signaling a slowdown but still remaining above the Reserve Bank of Australias (RBA) target range. Data from the
Australia inflation may decide RBA rate cut and election timing
Australia’s quarterly inflation data this week may be key to whether the central bank finally embarks on a monetary easing cycle soon, and in turn, help decide the timing of an election due by May 17.
Why rushed rate cuts are risky for Australia
Politics is not a good reason for the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates, unless the economic arguments are strong. Right now, they are not.
Australia’s Cooling Inflation Opens Door to RBA Rate Cuts
Australia’s core inflation eased by more than expected in the final three months of 2024, opening the door to an interest-rate cut as soon as next month and sending the currency lower.Most Read from BloombergTrump's Federal Funding Pause Threatens State Financials Texas HOA Charged With Discrimination for Banning Section 8 RentersNewsom Enlists Magic Johnson,
Australia CPI grows less than expected in Q4, core inflation above RBA target
CPI grew 2.4% year-on-year in Q4, its slowest pace since early 2021, data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed on Wednesday. The reading was just below expectations of 2.5% and eased from the 2.8% seen in the prior quarter. CPI grew 0.2% quarter-on-quarter, slightly less than expectations of 0.3%.
Lower inflation in the December quarter boosts chances of an interest rate cut
Australia’s headline inflation rate dropped to a three-year low of 2.4% in the December quarter, according to the Consumer Price Index, adding to pressure for an interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank as soon as next month.
Australia Inflation May Decide RBA Rate Cut, Election Timing
Australia’s quarterly inflation data this week may be key to whether the Reserve Bank finally embarks on a monetary easing cycle soon, and in turn, help decide the timing of an election due by May 17.
Interest rate cut hopes rise on soft inflation print
The chance of a Reserve Bank rate cut in February has improved considerably after underlying inflation came in below expectations for the December quarter.
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 brakes. If it chooses not to, it ...
Westpac joins CBA, ANZ in major RBA interest rate cut call: ‘It’s on’
Three of the Big Four banks are now predicting the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will cut interest rates in February.
AUD/JPY breaks below 97.00, further downside appears due to potential RBA rate cut
The easing inflationary pressures at the end of 2024 have strengthened the case for a potential interest rate cut by the RBA ...
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Staff Appointment: Reserve Bank Of Australia
Head of AuditCraig O'Hagan has been appointed as the Head of Audit at the RBA.The Audit Department provides independent ...