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ASX 200 investors flinch as RBA pulls the trigger on higher interest rates

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors and mortgage holders alike are now facing higher interest rates.

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Economy

How much will markets and rates rise this year? AMP's Shane Oliver makes a prediction

| Cameron England

This interest rate outlook might surprise.

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Buying ASX 200 shares? Here's what the latest spending report means for interest rates in 2026

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 dropped 0.3% following the release of the consumer spending report. But why?

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With inflation edging lower, here's the latest 2026 interest rate forecast from CBA

| Bernd Struben

Buying ASX shares and pining for interest rate relief? Here’s CBA’s latest 2026 forecast.

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Economy

What a rising Aussie dollar means for your ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

A rising dollar flows through to many ASX shares.

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ASX 200 turbulent following the RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors will need to accept plenty of uncertainty on the outlook for interest rates in 2026.

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What Australia's shocking inflation print means for ASX 200 investors and interest rates

| Bernd Struben

The RBA is facing an uphill inflation battle. Will the bank’s next move be to raise interest rates?

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Buying ASX 200 shares and hoping for interest rate relief? Here's what the RBA minutes reveal

| Bernd Struben

The RBA kept interest rates on hold in November. What can ASX investors expect now?

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Economy

What the stronger Australian dollar means for your shares

| Cameron England

The Australian dollar has been performing strongly recently, with major tailwinds suggesting it will remain that way for a while.…

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Buying ASX shares? Here's what CBA says to expect from interest rates following Tuesday's RBA hike

| Bernd Struben

We look at CBA’s new interest rate forecast on the heels of Tuesday’s RBA rate increase.

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Economy

RBA shocks borrowers with surprise rate hike to 3.85%

| Aaron Teboneras

The RBA has surprised markets by lifting the cash rate to 3.85% amid persistent inflation pressures.

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Man climbing ladder to percentage sign, symbolising higher interest rates.
Share Market News

ASX 200 investors flinch as RBA pulls the trigger on higher interest rates

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors and mortgage holders alike are now facing higher interest rates.

Read more »

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Economy

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates next week

| James Mickleboro

Are interest rates going to increase next week? Let's find out.

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Is the RBA about to increase interest rates? Here's the latest forecast from CBA

| Bernd Struben

CBA sounds off on the market’s growing expectations of an RBA interest rate hike.

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ASX 200 sinks as inflation spike dashes hopes for RBA interest rate relief

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are favouring their sell buttons as Australia’s inflation continues to rise.

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Economy

Interest rate rise narrowly 'odds on' for next week

| Bronwyn Allen

Here is what the ASX rate tracker reveals about the chances of an interest rate hike next Tuesday.

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Economy

How much will markets and rates rise this year? AMP's Shane Oliver makes a prediction

| Cameron England

This interest rate outlook might surprise.

Read more »

graphic depicting australian economic activity
Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares? Here's what the latest spending report means for interest rates in 2026

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 dropped 0.3% following the release of the consumer spending report. But why?

Read more »

Percentage sign with a rising zig zaggy arrow representing rising interest rates.
Share Market News

With inflation edging lower, here's the latest 2026 interest rate forecast from CBA

| Bernd Struben

Buying ASX shares and pining for interest rate relief? Here’s CBA’s latest 2026 forecast.

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Retail Shares

2 quality ASX 200 shares to buy now amid a rising Aussie dollar

| Bernd Struben

Amid CBA’s forecast of a strengthening Aussie dollar, it may be time to shake up that ASX share portfolio.

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Why CBA is forecasting a stronger Aussie dollar in 2026, and what that means if you're buying ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Amid CBA’s forecast of a strengthening Aussie dollar, which ASX shares might benefit and which might struggle in 2026?

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Experts forecast rising interest rates in 2026. Here's what that means if you're buying ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Buying ASX shares? Here’s why CBA and NAB are forecasting RBA interest rate hikes in 2026.

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Buying ASX shares? Why, and how, you should prepare for higher interest rates in 2026

| Bernd Struben

The odds of RBA interest rate hikes in 2026 are rising. Here’s what that means if you’re buying ASX shares.

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A young woman uses an application in her smart phone to check currency exchange rates in front of an illuminated information board.
Economy

What a rising Aussie dollar means for your ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

A rising dollar flows through to many ASX shares.

Read more »

Percentage sign on a blue graph representing interest rates.
Share Market News

ASX 200 turbulent following the RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors will need to accept plenty of uncertainty on the outlook for interest rates in 2026.

Read more »

Percentage sign on a blue graph representing interest rates.
Economy

What will a likely US rate cut mean for Australian shares?

| Cameron England

An interest rate cut in the US appears to be a near-certainty, with implications for share markets both in the…

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Buying ASX shares? Here's what to know before the RBA starts hiking interest rates

| Bernd Struben

Investors buying ASX shares should prepare for potentially higher interest rates in 2026. But how?

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Surprised man looking at store receipt after shopping, symbolising inflation.
Share Market News

What Australia's shocking inflation print means for ASX 200 investors and interest rates

| Bernd Struben

The RBA is facing an uphill inflation battle. Will the bank’s next move be to raise interest rates?

Read more »

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Gold

Why are ASX 200 gold stocks like Northern Star smashing the benchmark on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX 200 gold miners today. But why?

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares and hoping for interest rate relief? Here's what the RBA minutes reveal

| Bernd Struben

The RBA kept interest rates on hold in November. What can ASX investors expect now?

Read more »

Frustrated and shocked business woman reading bad news online from phone.
Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 down so much on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are reaching for their sell buttons on Friday. But why?

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Why is the ASX 200 lifting today after the RBA kept interest rates on hold?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is taking the RBA’s interest rate decision in stride. But why?

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Share Market News

Here's CBA's latest Australian interest rate forecast

| Bernd Struben

With inflation picking up, when does CBA forecast the next RBA interest rate cut?

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Inflation is back! Could ASX 200 investors still see an RBA interest rate cut next week?

| Bernd Struben

With inflation rising, when might ASX investors see the next RBA interest rate cut?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 plunges as shock inflation print dims RBA interest rate cut hopes

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are hitting their sell buttons following unwelcome inflation news.

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ASX 200 soars on new rate cut hopes after unemployment hits 4-year high

| Bronwyn Allen

Unemployment rose last month to its highest level since November 2021, according to new data.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 slumping today?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is under selling pressure today. But why?

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Economy

When will the next interest rate cut be delivered?

| Laura Stewart

The RBA opted to leave the cash rate on hold at 3.6% after its last meeting.

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Share Market News

Why is ASX 200 racing higher today following the US government shutdown?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are shrugging off the US government shutdown today. But why?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 slides as RBA keeps Aussie interest rates on hold

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are reacting to the RBA’s decision to keep interest rates on hold.

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Economy

AMP economist makes a call on September's interest rates decision

| Cameron England

High inflation figures have economists revising their outlook for the next cut in interest rates.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 tumbles as inflation uptick casts doubt on RBA interest rate relief

| Bernd Struben

With signs emerging the RBA’s inflation battle is not over, the ASX 200 is dropping today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lower amid US rate cut and new Australian unemployment figures

| Bronwyn Allen

What does all this mean for interest rates in Australia?

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Share Market News

The US Fed just cut interest rates. Now what?

| Bernd Struben

After cutting interest rates on Wednesday, what can ASX investors expect from the US Fed next?

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Economy

US tipped to cut interest rates next week

| Cameron England

Official interest rates in the US look set to slide further soon, putting more pressure on local rates to fall.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts to new record high as unemployment falls

| Bronwyn Allen

Unemployment fell to 4.2% amid record-high female participation in the labour force last month.

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ASX 200 lifts as RBA delivers interest rate relief

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are celebrating what's only the third RBA interest rate cut since December 2020.

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Economy

Will the RBA cut interest rates tomorrow?

| Sebastian Bowen

All eyes will be on the RBA tomorrow.

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