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RBA delivers another hike in split decision

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 NOV 2026
... "The argument also centred on waiting for more information given the rate hikes already delivered and the lags of monetary policy. But clearly there are some members who are worried that the breaking point of the economy is getting closer. This is a ...

Australian dividend distributions rebound in Q3

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 NOV 2026
... broader base for dividend growth. "Risks remain, including elevated energy costs, trade tensions and divergent monetary policy, but the underlying backdrop remains healthy, supported by strong cash generation and generally robust balance sheets."

IMF sees inflation above RBA target through 2027

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2026
... that of the IMF which said that policy stance should be sufficiently restrictive to return inflation to target. "Monetary policy should remain firmly focused on price stability, in line with central banks' mandates. The policy stance should be sufficiently ...

Interest rates at highest level in 15 years

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2026
The monetary policy board of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) unanimously agreed to increase the interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.6%, the highest level since 2011. The RBA said the hike was a result of inflation remaining "elevated" and risks ...

Mixed inflation data keeps August RBA meeting a 'live' one

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2026
... remain unchanged for the month at 3.6%. The inflation data was the last major economic data prior to the RBA's monetary policy meeting next month. Speaking the Anika Foundation in Sydney, RBA governor Michele Bullock said since monetary policy operates ...

Middle East conflict, inflation continues to weigh on confidence

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUL 2026
... the risk of further inflationary pressures to push the RBA to increase the cash rate in November, assuming the monetary policy board leaves the cash rate unchanged at its August meeting," Angala said.

Vale Alan Greenspan

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
... a statement noting the institution's "deep sadness" around Greenspan's passing. "His contributions to monetary policy and economic thought left a lasting mark on this institution, on the broader field of economics, and on the country," the Fed ...

RBA on hold, rate cuts expected

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026
... and financial markets, trends in domestic demand and the outlook for inflation and the labour market," it said. "Monetary policy is well placed to respond to developments and the board is focused on its mandate to deliver price stability and full employment. ...

Inflation eases, experts split on next RBA move

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026
... likely if inflation proves stubborn. "With growth already weak and the RBA's latest forecasts subdued, the Monetary Policy Board will be mindful that tighter policy could do more damage to activity than is needed to bring inflation back under control," ...

AI to outweigh inflation fears in fixed income markets: Allspring

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026
... dominant macro concern. While recent energy shocks have pushed yields higher and renewed speculation around tighter monetary policy, he expects the market narrative to shift over the next six to 12 months as AI driven productivity improvements begin ...
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