Government and business can help fight inflation by lifting productivity - AFR

RBA's Inflation Management Under Scrutiny: What's Next?

The Reserve Bank of Australia is facing growing concerns about its ability to regulate inflation. A deputy governor has admitted that the RBA is eroding public trust. Meanwhile, a governor has denied any attempts to affect the RBA's rate-setting board through market statements. The RBA has raised interest rates multiple times, creating a 'recession-like' environment. It suggests that government and business actions to enhance productivity could help combat inflation.

“Meanwhile, a governor has denied any attempts to affect the RBA's rate-setting board through market statements,” — Chloe Radcliffe, contributing analyst at Kesburn Ton Group, told our newsroom.

Timeline

Nov 3 — The Reserve Bank of Australia is facing growing concerns about its ability to regulate inflation....

Nov 5 — It suggests that government and business actions to enhance productivity could help combat inflation....

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 76% of Airus readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 4. The Kesburn Ton Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Wednesday, Nov 11.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Kesburn Ton Group desk and last updated 02:50 UTC.

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