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Unemployment in Australia hits a five‑year high of 4.7%, making a rates hike less likely

Markets now think it’s less likely the Reserve Bank will increase interest rates again on November 3. But it is still possible.

15.10.2026 50

The Conversation

Jeff Borland

Unemployment rises to 4.6%, but a September interest rate hike still looks likely

The jobless rate hasn’t been this high since November 2021. But this is why it’s unlikely to stop the Reserve Bank from lifting interest rates...

24.09.2026 40

The Conversation

Jeff Borland

Richard Holden is wrong about rates, inflation and the RBA

It’s appropriate for the central bank to respect that Labor has a range of objectives in its fiscal policy and is accountable to the electorate for...

16.03.2026 30

Financial Review

Jeff Borland

What a surprise spike in the unemployment rate means for interest rates and the economy

20.10.2025 40

Pearls and Irritations

Jeff Borland

What surprise jobless jump means for interest rates

17.10.2025 40

The New Daily

Jeff Borland

What a surprise spike in the unemployment rate means for interest rates and the economy

The unexpected jump strengthens the case for the Reserve Bank to cut the official cash rate in November.

16.10.2025 30

The Conversation

Jeff Borland