Interest rates
Opinion
US Votes 2024
How Donald Trump’s ‘catastrophic’ debate shook up Wall Street
For much of this year, markets have been pricing in the implications of a second Trump presidency. After Wednesday’s debate, those “Trump Trades” started to unravel.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Fewer hours but not a spike in unemployment: RBA
Jobs market is still strong but is starting to slow, says the Reserve Bank. But rather than a big jump in unemployment, the bank thinks hours will be cut.
- by Shane Wright
Chalmers eyes Greens lifeline for Reserve Bank overhaul
After months of talks, the Coalition has walked away from a key change to the Reserve Bank. But the treasurer may win support from the Greens.
- by Shane Wright
Analysis
Political leadership
Why Chalmers’ tough talk backfired
There is no sign the treasurer has helped the government or himself with his statement that higher rates were “smashing” the economy.
- by David Crowe
Opinion
Inflation
If there’s no ‘price gouging’, how come interest rates are so high?
You can’t argue that demand has been growing stronger than supply and so causing price rises, while claiming profits have not risen.
- by Ross Gittins
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Political leadership
Voters blame Labor for inflation woes, not Reserve Bank: poll
A slim majority - 51 per cent of voters - say the government has the greatest role in halting the pressure on prices.
- by David Crowe
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Australian economy
Spending to avoid a recession is a good thing, says Chalmers
Without government spending on Medicare bulk-billing, pharmaceuticals and the NDIS, the country would already be in a recession.
- by Shane Wright
The eight steps that could persuade the Reserve Bank to lower rates
This week’s national accounts suggest the RBA’s latest forecasts around households were wrong. But there are several key indicators it will watch before it moves on rates.
- by Shane Wright
‘This is overpriced’: Home sellers forced to take a reality check
A few years ago, buyers worried about missing out. Now, they’re more concerned about not over-stretching budgets.
- by Elizabeth Redman
Opinion
GDP
Our economy has turned into a tortoise. The Reserve Bank will be happy
Most of us know the saying: slow and steady wins the race. Here’s why a slowdown doesn’t worry the Reserve Bank – and why interest rates will probably stay put.
- by Millie Muroi
Some may have to sell their homes: RBA governor gives economic warning
Michele Bullock’s alert comes amid signs the business sector is also struggling with high inflation and rates.
- by Shane Wright and Penry Buckley