Bullock
Bullock is an influential figure in the Australian economic landscape, serving as a prominent member of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). Recently in the news for discussing the complexities of the Australian jobs market and its unexpected resilience amid rate cuts, Bullock highlighted the challenges faced by the RBA in balancing unemployment rates and inflation targets. Her insights reflect a keen understanding of the economic indicators that are currently perplexing economists and policymakers alike.
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Bullock made it clear at her final press conference of the year that a hike in interest rates is much more likely than a cut going into the new year.
Holidays are cheaper, thanks to the RBA. Here’s why
Australia· 2025-12-23
Bullock has continued to back the bank’s estimate that unemployment couldn’t be lower than about 4.5 per cent without stoking inflation.
Like most people, the RBA has a bias. But it’s costing us jobsAustralia· 2025-10-23
Bullock argued that bank staff do 'lots of speeches' to explain the Reserve’s thinking.
How everyone got the Reserve Bank of Australia’s July rate hold predictions wrongAustralia· 2025-07-09
Bullock pushed back against suggestions regarding the Reserve Bank's interest rate decisions.
Reserve Bank holds rates, looks for certainty in an uncertain worldAustralia· 2025-07-08
In May, Bullock said there was nothing the Reserve Bank could do about the affordability of housing.
Interest rate cut is tipped for tomorrow. Here’s why that could be a problemAustralia· 2025-07-06
Bullock said she was pleasantly surprised at how unemployment remains low while inflation is falling.
Bullock follows rate cut with a bucket of cold waterAustralia· 2025-02-18