RBA Seen Cutting Rates Next Month, in First Easing in Four Years
Australia’s central bank will embark on interest-rate cuts next month, according to a majority of economists polled by Bloomberg, in what would be its first monetary easing in more than four years.
Australia inflation may decide RBA rate cut and election timing
Australia’s quarterly inflation data this week may be key to whether the central bank finally embarks on a monetary easing cycle soon, and in turn, help decide the timing of an election due by May 17.
Australia inflation cools in Q4, opens door to rate cut
Australian consumer prices rose at the slowest pace in almost four years in the December quarter, while a pullback in housing costs helped cool core inflation and open the door to a cut in interest rates as early as next month.
Lower inflation in the December quarter boosts chances of an interest rate cut
A larger than expected drop in inflation data has boosted the chances of an interest rate cut as soon as February.
Australia’s Fourth-Quarter Inflation Cools, Clears Path to February Rate Cut
Inflation in Australia remained in retreat in the last quarter of 2024, stoking the case for the central bank to join the global easing cycle by cutting rates at its coming meeting in February.
Australia Inflation Rises 0.2% On Quarter In Q4
Consumer prices in Australia were up a seasonally adjusted 0.2 percent on quarter in the fourth quarter of 2024, the Australian
Australia’s Inflation Eases, Opening Door to Interest-Rate Cuts
Australia’s core inflation eased by more than expected in the final three months of 2024, opening the door to an interest-rate cut as soon as next month and sending the currency lower.
December Australia Inflation: A Cool Report Unlocks A Rate Cut In February
Australia's CPI inflation slows to 2.4% YoY in Q4 2024, driven by government rebates. Click here to find out what investors need to know.
Reserve Bank of Australia’s Days of Self-Doubt Need to End
For a number of years, the Reserve Bank of Australia has been operating under a cloud of self-doubt that it should work to throw off.
RBA rate cuts coming – but don’t expect a windfall
Economists say the tight jobs market and increasing government spending will mean the RBA will deliver just three or four ...
RBA Ramps Up Scrutiny on Australian Pension Fund Liquidity Risks
Australia’s central bank is honing its focus on potential financial shocks linked to the nation’s fast-growing A$4.1 trillion ...
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Reserve Bank interest rates: NAB moves forward cut call to February, in line with other bank majors
NAB brought forward its guidance for when the Reserve Bank will lower the cash rate by three months, to February, hot on the ...
RBA Set to Finally Start Easing, But Rate Cut Cycle Won’t Be Deep
Australia’s ultra-benign inflation for the final three months of 2024 has put a wrecking ball through any resistance to the ...
Big central banks start 2025 heading in different directions
The first central bank meetings of 2025 suggest it will be a year in which policymakers go their own way as economic paths ...
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RBA tells super funds not to expect bail-out amid liquidity stress
The Reserve Bank of Australia has told super funds to step up their own risk management practices especially given their ...
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Australia’s economy tipped to grow on interest rate cuts
Economists predict Australia’s GDP will pick up when the central bank cuts rates. Picture: NewsWire/ David Crosling ...
ECB To Cut Rates Again As Lagarde Sees Disinflation "Well On Track"
The European Central Bank lowered its interest rates for a fourth policy session in a row on Thursday and is likely to opt for more ...