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Michele Bullock and Yamba.

RBA governor spent $2m on coastal home – on same day as rate rise

Michele Bullock settled on a new four-bedroom home on the north coast of NSW on March 17, the day the Reserve Bank lifted the official cash rate.

  • John Buckley and Fiona Byrne

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Investors had widely anticipated the RBA’s rate hike, but are uncertain of the central bank’s next moves.

RBA warns recession may be unavoidable after raising rates again

The Reserve Bank has lifted official interest rates a quarter percentage point in a decision that will add about $100 a month to the repayments on a $600,000 mortgage.

  • Shane Wright
Donald Trump didn’t get a vote in the RBA decision to raise interest rates – but his was the biggest impact on it.

A 5-4 vote says everything about the Reserve Bank’s dilemma

Donald Trump has upended the Middle East and oil prices. Now he’s influencing interest rate settings in Australia.

  • Shane Wright
The RBA has a new board member for its interest rate setting committee.

Economist who argued RBA must better explain interest rate decisions to join board

One of the nation’s most respected economists, Bruce Preston, will take up a position on the Reserve Bank board next month.

  • Shane Wright
RBA governor Michele Bullock.

Hey, Senator Canavan, you can’t push the RBA governor around

When Michele Bullock was pushed to her limit in a Senate committee hearing on Thursday, she pushed back. And rightly so.

  • Shane Wright
RBA governor Michele Bullock has pushed back strongly against suggestions she is gaslighting Australians over the state of the economy.

Don’t accuse me of gaslighting Australians: Bullock to Canavan

The RBA governor is calm and considered when facing politicians. But she drew the line over one accusation from the Nationals senator.

  • Shane Wright
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Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has conceded that government spending has contributed to the lift in spending across the economy.

Bullock links government spending to rate hike as opposition hits out at Chalmers

The federal Treasurer spent this week claiming government spending was not a factor in the RBA’s decision to lift rates. The bank’s boss says there is a link.

  • Shane Wright
RBA governor Michele Bullock.

One rate rise not enough to tame inflation as most home buyers well ahead on mortgages

When the Reserve Bank cut interest rates last year, most borrowers did not reduce their repayments. That may save them from the pain of this week’s rate increase.

  • Shane Wright
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers during question time.

Treasurer under pressure to fix budget after RBA lifts rates for first time in years

The government is under pressure to rein in spending and rev up the economy, or, as one expert warns, the nation may have “bigger problems than an interest rate rise”.

  • Shane Wright and Millie Muroi
RBA governor Michele Bullock is expected to announce an interest rate rise on Tuesday.

Tomorrow the Reserve Bank decides whether to lift interest rates. Here’s the six factors in play

The Reserve Bank has started its first meeting with expectations it will lift interest rates. Here are the key factors that will determine its decision.

  • Shane Wright