Central bank cites higher fuel prices as result of Iran war as it unveils third increase this year
Oil disruption deepens concern that price increases could hit economy
Rise comes 6 months after cut as RBA warns on inflation
Prospect of higher borrowing costs in Eurozone, Australia and Canada could leave Federal Reserve as an outlier in 2026
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
RBA points to ebbing inflation pressures but remains ‘cautious’ on further easing
Public spending offsets subdued consumer demand in ‘two-speed’ economy
Opposition retracts support for new interest rate-setting board over concerns about biased appointees
Cost of living crisis divides country between homeowners and renters
RBA raises forecast for price growth in hawkish shift as global central banks pivot to higher-for-longer rates
A hawkish tone from the country’s central bank — and from New Zealand — signals that movement could still be up not down
Inflation eases but new-look RBA does not rule out more interest rate rises
Move puts central bank out of step with most global peers
Michele Bullock to replace Philip Lowe and become first female RBA governor
RBA’s reputation has been damaged by ‘embarrassing’ rate guidance and response to rising inflation
RBA to establish separate board with rate-setting powers to break culture of deference
Plans to adopt indigenous design for A$5 note follows republican calls to remove symbols of monarchy
Wellington’s ultra-hawkish crusade against inflation clashes with Canberra’s hope for a soft landing
Wide-ranging, independent review of the RBA is unlikely to be the last globally as criticism mounts over handling of inflation
RBA was criticised for maintaining low interest rates as inflation climbed
US retailer’s shares fall as concerns over economic slowdown intensify
Central bank signals more aggressive approach after facing accusations of being slow to act
Choppy moves on Wall Street come ahead of policymakers’ expected half-point rate rise
RBA increases cash rate 25 basis points as cost of living concerns dominate campaigning
