Archive for the ‘RBA Interest Rates’ Category

Will inflation affect RBAs interest rate decision?

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

On the eve of Melbourne Cup day, and the RBA Interest Rates decision, for many the result is not about whether or not interest rates will go up, but by how much. With inflation already well on the rise most are predicting a 50 basis point rise tomorrow, and more than ...

‘Emergency Level’ interest rates gone

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

RBA governor Glenn Stevens announced tuesday afternoon that the board has decided the financial crisis is all but over in Australia, with the decision to lift interest rates from today by 25 basis points. Markets so far have had a shaky response to the move, but it seems to be ...

RBA Remains Firm on Interest Rates

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

The Reserve Bank of Australia have decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 3.0 per cent at its meeting today. Stating that global financial markets seem to have seen the worst, and that there is even modest growth in some areas, including Australia's major trading partner China. "Economic conditions in ...

RBA Leaves Rates Unchanged Once Again

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009

At it's monthly meeting today, the RBA has once again decided to freeze interest rates at their current position of 3.0 per cent. From the website: "Evidence has continued to emerge that the global economy is stabilising, after a sharp contraction during the December and March quarters. The considerable economic policy ...

Modest reduction in interest rate

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009

The Reserve Bank of Australia met today to discuss the state of the global economic crisis, and how Australia is faring in comparison to other countries, including its trading partners. They have determined that another modest drop in the official cash rate is necessary to continue to stabilise the downturn. In ...

Reserve Bank Backs Australian Economy With Hold On Interest Rates

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009

It looks as though the reserve bank have recognized the stimulus package as having an effect on the economy already, and have backed off from any further drop in interest rates this time around. Having already had the largest decrease in rates in Australias history, the Reserve Bank has held ...

Australia holds breath for 5th consecutive interest rate cut

Monday, February 2nd, 2009

Once again the Reserve Bank cash rate is looking to take a hit of 100 basis points, the second in as many months, in a bid to further revitalise the economy. 9 out of 17 top economists surveyed last week are backing the full 100 basis point cut while the ...