Reserve Bank of Australia

The central bank's deputy governor and an official from the Australian Signals Directorate have both warned that geopolitical tensions are exacerbating the risks to financial system stability.

Some of the nation's top economic forecasters disagree about the future rate trajectory, with some still tipping two rate cuts in this cycle and others a string of rises.

The excitement in the markets over softer-than-expected GDP figures was short-lived. Because a closer look at the data shows it’s not clear cut.

The ABS will release full CPI data in a monthly format for the first time, providing new insights into the economy but adding to the complexity facing the RBA as it charts a future course for rates.

Australia’s largest superannuation fund has backed regulatory intervention as it acknowledges super funds need to do more to safeguard members’ money.

Reserve Bank officials will speak this week and the first serving of new monthly inflation data will be released as economists piece together what might happen next for rates.

Economists say its too soon to predict the next move in rates, even though the RBA has admitted inflation will stay above its target for longer than previously thought.

A top global Mastercard exec says what happens in Australia "set a precedent for the world" on regulation, and that the central bank should level the playing field in payments.

Last week's inflation spike shocked the market, but is it really a sign the rate cutting cycle is over?

CPI figures to be released this week represent the final piece of the puzzle before the central bank meets on Melbourne Cup day.

Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump are having a sit-down meeting at last. Meanwhile, the Reserve Bank will feel the heat over last week's unemployment spike.

The central bank will be centre stage as a host of regulators appear at Senate Estimates at a time when rising property prices are again in focus.

Michele Bullock isn’t giving clues on where rates are going, leaving economists split on whether the Reserve Bank’s next move is a cut, a pause or a hike.

The RBA's interest rate decision headlines the week in economic data, but for many observers they key question is whether a November cut is still on the cards.