# Australian 10-Year Bond Yield Hits 15-Year High Amid Inflation Fears

Australia's 10-year government bond yield rose to 5.16%, its highest level since 2011, driven by inflation concerns.

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The Australian government's 10-year bond yield rose to 5.16% in afternoon trade, the highest level since April 2011. [^1]

AMP chief economist Shane Oliver said the current housing downturn is only about 35% complete in terms of price loss and duration, and he predicts house prices could fall about 10% peak-to-trough, with a market turnaround in the second half of next year. [^2]

Australian national house prices fell 0.9% month-on-month in August, marking the fifth consecutive monthly decline and the sharpest drop since the COVID-19 pandemic. [^3]

Economists stated that the Reserve Bank of Australia will deliver a fourth interest rate hike to combat inflation despite a severe downturn in the property market. [^4]

Australia's gross national debt recently surpassed $1 trillion, and rising interest costs could mean less money left over to pay for government services. [^5]

Rising interest costs on public debt will raise corporate borrowing costs and higher fixed mortgage rates, making it harder for new home borrowers. [^6]

The 10-year Australian Government bond yield reached 5.24% in April 2011 before declining until the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, when it began to climb from a low of 0.55%. [^7]

In August, Sydney house prices fell 1.4% and Melbourne house prices fell 1.1%, leaving both cities about 7% below their peak levels. [^8]

The Reserve Bank of Australia warned that it may raise interest rates further because inflation remains stubbornly high, which would increase mortgage costs and reduce buyer demand. [^9]

CBA analysts predicted an eventual 12-13% drop in Sydney and Melbourne property prices alongside 8% falls in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. [^10]

Michele Bullock, the Reserve Bank's governor, told reporters at her post-meeting press conference on 11 August that the housing market downturn was not the main game when it came to rate decisions. [^11]

New data from Cotality revealed that house prices are now falling in more than 90% of Australian suburbs due to higher borrowing costs and a weak economy. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. The Australian government's 10-year bond yield rose to 5.16% in afternoon trade, the highest level since April 2011. (abc.net.au, News)
2. AMP chief economist Shane Oliver said the current housing downturn is only about 35% complete in terms of price loss and duration, and he predicts house prices could fall about 10% peak-to-trough, with a market turnaround in the second half of next year. (Ekonomim, News)
3. Australian national house prices fell 0.9% month-on-month in August, marking the fifth consecutive monthly decline and the sharpest drop since the COVID-19 pandemic. (Ekonomim, News)
4. Economists stated that the Reserve Bank of Australia will deliver a fourth interest rate hike to combat inflation despite a severe downturn in the property market. (The Guardian, News)
5. Australia's gross national debt recently surpassed $1 trillion, and rising interest costs could mean less money left over to pay for government services. (abc.net.au, News)
6. Rising interest costs on public debt will raise corporate borrowing costs and higher fixed mortgage rates, making it harder for new home borrowers. (abc.net.au, News)
7. The 10-year Australian Government bond yield reached 5.24% in April 2011 before declining until the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, when it began to climb from a low of 0.55%. (abc.net.au, News)
8. In August, Sydney house prices fell 1.4% and Melbourne house prices fell 1.1%, leaving both cities about 7% below their peak levels. (Ekonomim, News)
9. The Reserve Bank of Australia warned that it may raise interest rates further because inflation remains stubbornly high, which would increase mortgage costs and reduce buyer demand. (Ekonomim, News)
10. CBA analysts predicted an eventual 12-13% drop in Sydney and Melbourne property prices alongside 8% falls in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. (The Guardian, News)
11. Michele Bullock, the Reserve Bank's governor, told reporters at her post-meeting press conference on 11 August that the housing market downturn was not the main game when it came to rate decisions. (The Guardian, News)
12. New data from Cotality revealed that house prices are now falling in more than 90% of Australian suburbs due to higher borrowing costs and a weak economy. (The Guardian, News)

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