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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
The lucky country’s bet on stable inflation is not without risk
CPI increased 3.5% in fourth quarter of 2021 on spiralling petrol and housing costs
Comments by governor Philip Lowe follow faster taper plans by the US Federal Reserve
Cheap electricity and strong labour supply limit price rises compared with other large economies
Reserve Bank’s struggle to exit cap on bond yields holds lessons for other central banks, experts say
RBA abandons yield curve control scheme launched during pandemic and sets potential precedent for peers
Investors test central bankers’ insistence that elevated inflation will be fleeting
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Sharp sell-off in April 2024 bond cascades across country’s debt market
The pandemic response has shown again that, as with monetary policy, a trusted independent body is needed
RBA’s move will have broad implications, say analysts
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