Reserve Bank of Australia
ASX set to open lower following technology sell-off on Wall Street
The Australian sharemarket faces a softer open as a technology-led sell-off on Wall Street and volatile commodity markets weigh on investor sentiment.
RBA Faces Scrutiny Over 8.5 Billion Loss As Unemployment Rises
The Reserve Bank of Australia faces scrutiny following an AU$8.5 billion accounting loss, a weakening labour market, and discussions surrounding Governor Michele Bullock's remuneration package.
Australia unemployment hits five-year high of 4.7 per cent
Australia's national unemployment rate reached 4.7 per cent in September 2026 as the economy unexpectedly shed 39,300 jobs.
Jim Chalmers flags savings package and downplays cost-of-living relief
Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirmed a budget savings package will be delivered in mid-December while downplaying prospects for additional cost-of-living relief, following an RBA rate hike to 4.60 per cent.
RBA lifts interest rates to highest level in 15 years
The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted its benchmark cash rate to 4.6 per cent, reaching a 15-year high amid persistent inflation and global economic pressures.
Could two more RBA rate hikes push Australia into recession?
Economists warn that further RBA rate hikes could stall economic growth and push Australia into a technical recession as inflation remains above target.
Australia bans card payment surcharges from October 1: Here's What the RBA changes mean
Australia is eliminating debit and credit card payment surcharges nationwide in a sweeping Reserve Bank of Australia overhaul expected to save shoppers billions.
Reserve Bank of Australia survey reveals widespread public confusion over interest rates
A comprehensive Reserve Bank of Australia survey reveals widespread public misunderstanding regarding interest rates, with most citizens unclear on how monetary policy fights inflation.
McDonald's raises McSmart Meal price to $7.95 amid inflation
McDonald's has lifted the price of its McSmart Meal to $7.95 following a year-long price freeze, reflecting broader inflationary pressures across Australia's retail and hospitality sectors.
ASX 200 Slides To Six-Week Low Amid Rate Hike Fears And Housing Warnings
The S&P/ASX 200 index dropped to a six-week low as investors weighed rising global interest rate expectations, oil supply volatility, and warnings of prolonged housing price declines.
ASX climbs as US Treasury bond buyback lifts gold miners
The S&P/ASX 200 snapped a six-session slide, rising 19.8 points as a U.S. Treasury debt buyback initiative sent bond yields lower and boosted gold miners.
ASX rises as investors await RBA interest rate decision
The Australian sharemarket advanced on Tuesday as investors braced for a pivotal Reserve Bank monetary policy decision and weighed mixed corporate earnings.
ASX set to fall as oil plunges and Nvidia drops 5%
Australian equities face a lower open following a sharp slip in crude oil prices and a tech sell-off that stripped Nvidia of its top market cap ranking.