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Banking & Finance

Australia central banker says oil shock yet to slow economy

Signs show that the labour market in Australia is cooling, with the unemployment rate edging up to a 4½-year high of 4.5 per cent in April.
International

Australia’s central bank still has work to do to reduce inflation, deputy governor says

The RBA has raised interest rates three times this year to 4.35% to head off a war-driven energy shock.
International

Australia consumer prices slip in May, but core inflation tops forecasts

Annual inflation slowed to 4.2% in April but a measure of underlying inflation picked up to 3.4%, above the target band of 2% to 3%.
International

Australia’s central bank warns rate hikes might not be over after holding fire

Australian households and the broader economy have been squeezed by resurgent inflation, the RBA’s rapid-fire rate rises and an Iran-war driven spike in fuel costs.
Banking & Finance

Australia’s central bank set for first rate pause of 2026 as bets on further hike ebb

KPMG is used in Australia’s A$4.5 trillion pension system for a range of services, and produces annual analysis on the industry.
Banking & Finance

KPMG Australia fallout widens as RBA, pension reassess

On May 18, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index ended 1.5% lower at 8,505.30 points, its weakest close since Mar 31.
International

Australian shares hit over 1-month low as oil prices amplify inflationary woes

Wrapping up the May policy meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raised its main cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.35%.
Banking & Finance

Australia’s central bank ramps up inflation fight with third rate hike this year

In Australia, fuel prices have surged to record highs, prompting the government to announce a cut to a tax on fuel to help ease inflationary pressures.
Banking & Finance

Australia central bank says inflation too high as confidence readings slump

RBA Assistant Governor Brad Jones said the project revealed growing industry interest in the issuance of tokenised private money.
Banking & Finance

Australia’s central bank sees future for tokenisation in wholesale financial markets

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