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Surcharge fees scrapped in $1.6b consumer victory

Removing surcharge fees on card transactions will mean punters know what they owe a business before they head to the till, the RBA says.

RBA reveals what’s needed to avert rate hikes in 2026

Two things must occur for the RBA to be satisfied that current interest rate levels can bring down inflation, board meeting minutes have revealed.

The ‘critical’ data that could greenlight next rate cut

Economists await key quarterly data that could put the odds firmly in favour of an August interest rate cut, as the RBA sheds light on its shock hold.

Relief for borrowers as RBA hands down second rate cut

The official cash rate has a three in front of it for the first time in two years, after the RBA cut interest rates by 25 basis points, as expected.

Mortgage relief on the way after RBA cuts rates

Australia's big four banks are already promising to pass interest rate cuts on in full after the Reserve Bank lowered the cash rate by 25 basis points.

Interest rates on hold with nothing ruled in or out

The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the cash rate on hold at 4.35% with a continued warning on underlying inflation.

Tenants losing a quarter of income on rent

An RBA insights paper confirms tenants are doing it tough, with rent increases more common and larger on average.

Hunter residents face another hike in interest rates

RBA boss Philip Lowe announces Australians will face another interest rate rise as the the outlook for the global economy remains "subdued".
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