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20 July 2025 • By [email protected] • 1 min read

Population ‘shock’ threatens inflation outlook: HSBC

The recent surge in population growth has been flagged as an understated upside risk to the inflation outlook and the trajectory of monetary policy.

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Productivity Commission calls for ‘systemic transition’ of tax system

Reforming the tax system, abolishing investment visas, and facilitating climate change adaptation decisions are among a raft of new recommendations ...

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Property price growth expected to fall 17% in 2022

Experts say that the runaway growth of Australia’s housing market is coming to an end.

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PwC entangled in global cyber attack

The consultancy firm has been impacted by a global cyber attack perpetrated by a Russia-linked hacking group.

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Qantas, Telstra, Woolies and Coles CEOs back National Plan in open letter

Over 80 chief executives have put their names to a letter calling on Australia’s politicians to stop arguing and start acting on putting an end to ...

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Rate hike risks ‘rising’ as RBA takes hawkish turn

The central bank’s upcoming monetary policy board meeting is “live again”, with newly released minutes suggesting flagging a “low tolerance” for ...

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Rate pause was ‘always on the cards’: RBA

Instability in the global banking system did not reroute the Reserve Bank’s monetary policy path, according to the deputy governor.

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Rate rhetoric a ‘distraction’ for investors

Investors should stop focusing on timing rate movements, according to one asset manager, who has described the market as a “demonic beast”, working to ...

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Rate squeeze drains consumer spending: ANZ

A sharper-than-expected dip in retail sales has taken markets by surprise, suggesting households are beginning to feel the impact of higher interest ...

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Rates to hit 4.1% by May, no easing until late 2024: ANZ

The research arm of the major bank has revised its monetary policy expectations, now forecasting three consecutive hikes in the coming months to ...

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Rates to peak at 4.1% despite pause rhetoric: ANZ

Resilience in the household sector suggests more rate hikes could be needed to curb inflation, according to ANZ economists. 

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RBA acknowledges inflation peak but holds fast to rate strategy

Inflation peaked at the end of 2022 but high interest rates are still “needed” to correct the demand and supply imbalance, a senior representative ...

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RBA announces anticipated rate decision

The central bank has halted its monetary policy hiking cycle amid mounting evidence of a slowing economy. 

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RBA backflips on ‘no-surcharge’ rules for BNPL

Australia’s central bank has changed its mind about whether existing credit card surcharge rules should apply to Afterpay and Zip.

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RBA delivers highly anticipated June rate decision

The central bank has announced its official cash rate decision amid signs of a resurgence in inflationary pressures.

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RBA expects crypto hype to die down

The RBA’s resident payments expert says current speculative demand for cryptocurrencies could begin to reverse, unwinding recent price increases.

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RBA flags triple-pronged risks to financial stability

Global financial stability risks are “elevated”, according to the Reserve Bank, with the Chinese property market named among three main headwinds

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RBA hiking cycle could be over: CBA, HSBC

The central bank remains open to further increases to the cash rate but some economists have claimed its decision to pause rates in April has ...

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RBA issues stern crypto warning

Australia’s central bank doesn’t think much of meme coins.

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RBA makes Melbourne Cup Day rate call

The central bank has announced its much anticipated monetary policy decision following its November board meeting.

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