interest rate

Policy & Regulation

Will inflation dampen Aussies’ post-pandemic ‘YOLO attitude’ in 2023?

While Australia has been in a generally sweet spot compared to global peers, this could be the year spending declines as interest rate hikes pinch, argue experts. ...

Funds management

Schroders consider commodities exposure in inflationary environment

After a long period of negativity on commodities, Schroders is looking at the asset class again as it believes they could be interesting in an inflationary environment....

Funds management

IMF supports further interest rate hikes and stage three tax cuts

In its annual review, the IMF has said the Australian economy is “on a narrow path for a soft landing” but continued monetary and fiscal policy tightening is needed....

Financial planning

RBA: Low rates could last for three years

Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe has said the central bank is trying to “build a bridge to recovery” for the Australian economy but low rates could last for...