RBA’s Hunter Sees US Tariffs Dragging on Australian Growth, Jobs

RBA minutes reveal no rush to cut rates

‘No regrets’ is the motto for Michele Bullock’s Reserve Bank board as Australia faces down the chaos of US President Donald Trump’s trade war.

Uncertainty about Trump's tariffs has contributed to a weaker outlook for Australia's economy, RBA official says

Assistant governor Sarah Hunter says Australia is unlikely to be directly impacted by Donald Trump's tariffs, but global uncertainty may cause weaker growth and labour market.

Something 'unusual' has happened to the Australian dollar

The financial uncertainty around Donald Trump's tariffs is weighing on global markets and has also had an "...

RBA hints at more interest rate cuts if tariffs worsen

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says progress made has placed Australia well to face global uncertainty. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS) By Andrew Brown and Jacob Shteyman in Canberra Minutes from the last Reserve Bank board meeting reveal why they came close to an unusually large cut, as the bank’s chief economist outlines how they think Donald Trump’s tariffs could hit the domestic economy. The minutes from the bank’s May meeting were released on Tuesday, she…

RBA’s Hunter Sees US Tariffs Dragging on Australian Growth, Jobs

Australia’s central bank expects global trade uncertainty will weigh on the domestic economy and employment, according to a senior official, helping explain policymakers’ surprise switch to a dovish stance last month.

AUD/USD drifts lower amid cautious RBA, global trade uncertainty

The Australian Dollar (AUD) slips against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, retreating from recent highs to 0.6460 as traders react to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) cautious tone and softer-than-expected current account figures.