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The latest wage growth figures should make the Reserve Bank cut rates in December as their absurd worries about a wage-price spiral have been completely blown t…
INFLATION
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Inflation warnings issued by the federal treasurer in the event of an escalation in the Middle East conflict have been dismissed by the opposition as smoke and …
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The Australian Government must stop acting in the interests of US shareholders (Pearls and Irritations)
Why are wage earners and homeowners with mortgages bearing the brunt of high interest payments which certainly constrain spending and damage the retail sector,
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‘The RBA’s decision to maintain its restrictive policy stance in the near-term is appropriate,’ fund says in latest assessment report.
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Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock says the economy could enter a recession if inflation becomes entrenched.
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Inflation will hit the Reserve Bank's target and they need to act.
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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept rates at a 12-year high of 4.35 per cent.
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The inflation figure due to be released today is different than most. It’s focusing the minds of politicians as well as economists.
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A finance expert has predicted Australia likely won't see a reduction in interest rates until at least the middle of next year.
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A growing list of experts now fear the Reserve Bank will hike rates next month, which could have big consequences for millions of Aussies.
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The monthly consumer price index rose four per cent over the 12 months to May, above expectations and up from the 3.6 per cent increase in April.
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The RBA has announced the cash rate will remain unchanged at 4.35 per cent.
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