Reserve Bank of Australia

Westpac warns that cutting interchange fees will raise costs for consumers and give global tech firms a free ride. Instead, it wants a regulated 30bps cap for small merchants.

Economists are losing confidence the RBA will deliver multiple rate cuts over 2025 and 2026, with some warning the cycle may end after just one more.

In a major split from its big four rivals, Macquarie wants the RBA to target credit cards and stop large banks from gouging small business.

The release of the national accounts this week will serve as a report card for the economy. Some analysts are concerned.

The battle over Fed independence escalated overnight, as an ousted board member formally took legal action against the US President over her attempted dismissal.

Monthly inflation data came in hot due to a spike in electricity prices. That has spooked some economists, but not the markets, and it's unlikely to sway the RBA.

The market leading bank has fired off a letter to the RBA despite failing to convince the peak industry lobby and its rivals to join it as co-signatories.

In a confidential letter obtained by this publication, the leading bank attempts to rally opposition to the key proposals which it says could "jeopardise" the payments system.

Michele Bullock wasn't keen to talk about it, but the central bank has shifted its productivity assumptions in a profound move ahead of next week's economic roundtable.

Everyone expects the RBA board to cut interest rates on Tuesday following July's 'on hold' shocker. The only question is whether decision will be unanimous.

Deputy governor Andrew Hauser used a speech to talk up the importance of central bank predictability, just weeks after the RBA shocked markets by holding rates steady.

The Reserve Bank governor will deliver a high-profile annual address where economists expect her to address a spike in joblessness.

Donald Trump once dubbed Jerome Powell “Mr Too Late”. Now, with rising unemployment and growing pressure, could Michele Bullock earn a similar title?

The RBA’s proposed ban on surcharges is a bold shake-up aimed at lowering payment costs — but it’s set to divide consumers, merchants and fintechs alike.

The ex-RBA economist was a lonely voice in the market tipping rates to stay on hold last week. He explains the thinking behind the call.

A global stoush is brewing over stablecoins, but the Reserve Bank is keeping an open mind with new real-world digital currency trials.

The RBA shocked the markets and economists last week when it held rates steady. But governor Michele Bullock gave a clear steer about what she needs to see to cut.

As global stablecoin use soars, the Reserve Bank is launching new trials of fiat-backed crypto, blockchain and CBDCs in real-world financial applications.

Calls to reveal how individual RBA board members voted raise a crucial question: how much transparency is too much when it comes to rate decisions?

Uncertainty surrounding the impact of US tariffs on Australia could partially clear once China sets a clear path on whether to deliver domestic stimulus or not.

The Reserve Bank’s shock decision to hold rates at 3.85% has stunned markets and economists, reigniting debate over its communication approach.

The Reserve Bank's decision to keep rates on hold has put August back in play. And some economists think it might be a bigger cut than usual.