Bullock leaves cash rate unchanged
What is the cash rate? The Reserve Bank chose to leave the cash rate unchanged on Tuesday – the last meeting of 2023.
Inflation
Senate to grill Coles and Woolworths over claims of overcharging
Australia’s supermarket giants, Coles and Woolworths, will face questions about whether they’re overcharging during a cost of living crisis.
How do higher interest rates affect inflation?
The 13th interest rate increase since May 2022 has re-ignited the debate about the use of higher interest rates to fight inflation.
Cash rate reaches 12-year high
Why did the cash rate rise? The Reserve Bank decided to raise the cash rate again on Tuesday, after keeping it unchanged since July.
Inflation is up again. Are interest rates next?
The latest inflation numbers released yesterday showed prices rose by more than the RBA had hoped. It means could soon be hearing three words we haven’t heard for a few months: “interest rate rise”. So, what’s the point of raising inflation? TDA journalist Tom Crowley tells us what it all means in the deep dive.
September quarter: inflation higher than expected
Prices were 5.4% higher in September than the previous year, according to the latest official inflation figures.
Philip Lowe hits back at media in final speech as RBA Governor
In his final speech, RBA Governor Philip Lowe has criticised the media for personal attacks but admitted he had “difficulties” communicating.
Inflation slows for the third straight month
Inflation grew by 4.9% in the year up to July 2023, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Why are petrol prices rising to well over $2.10 per litre?
Petrol prices are rising again across Australia, and have been well above $2.10 litre in recent days in Sydney and Melbourne. Why?
Good(ish) news for the economy
The good(ish) news is that this week we had the strongest indicator yet that inflation is easing, while unemployment remains low. The bad news is that the rental crisis continues, with rental prices rising at the fastest rate since 1988. TDA journalist Tom Crowley will explain why this is all happening, and what it means for you, in the deep dive.
RBA Governor Philip Lowe will be replaced at the end of his term
RBA Governor Philip Lowe will not be re-appointed for a second term, replaced instead by his deputy Michele Bullock.
RBA will cut the number of interest rate meetings to 8
RBA Governor Philip Lowe has announced a cut to interest rate meetings after a review into the bank’s culture and practices.
The RBA has left interest rates unchanged for July
The RBA has left interest rates unchanged at 4.1% for the month of July, with RBA Governor Philip Lowe saying inflation has “passed its peak”.
More experts, more debate: RBA review calls for major changes
If inflation is falling, why aren’t my expenses?
The latest monthly figures show inflation in Australia has fallen from 7.4% to 6.8%, but that’s still a significant rise. What does it mean?
