RBA, inflation

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 idea that the Reserve Bank of Australia will cut interest rates in February.
RBA rate cut likely as inflation falls to 3.2%
Australia's underlying inflation rate has fallen to 3.2%, strengthening the case for a Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) rate cut next month. The latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveal the consumer price index (CPI) dropped to 2.
RBA poised for Feb rate cut as inflation cools- ANZ, Westpac analysts
“The six-month annualised rate of trimmed mean inflation decreased to 2.7%, close to the middle of the RBA’s target band,” said Catherine Birch, senior economist at ANZ. Quarterly services inflation of 0.7% was the lowest since mid-2022, showing signs that domestic price pressures are easing, she added.
Australia's "Big Four" banks predict February interest rate cut
All of Australia Big Four banks have said they expected the country central bank to cut interest rates in February after inflation fell to a three-yea
US Fed cools rate cut talk as RBA easing prospects balloon
If Michele Bullock holds the cash rate steady on February 18, it would represent the most counter-consensus decision since Glenn Stevens in April 2015.
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.
Aussie inflation is falling! Now when will the RBA finally cut interest rates?
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Australia’s Inflation Rate Drops to 3.2%, Raising Expectations for an RBA Rate Cut
Australia’s underlying inflation rate has fallen to 3.2%, its lowest level in three years, fueling expectations that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) may reduce interest rates in the coming months.
‘Great news for Australians’: Latest inflation numbers could lead to interest rate drop
News Corp Senior Writer Patrick Carlyon breaks down the latest data concerning Australia’s inflation numbers. “This is great news for Australians,” Mr Carlyon told Sky News host Danica De Giorgio. “These numbers do give the Reserve Bank ground to actually drop interest rates later this month.
NAB joins major banks in significant RBA interest rate call: 'More quickly'
National Australia Bank (NAB) has joined its three major competitors in bringing forward its forecasts for the first interest ...
When will mortgage rates go down? Here's what Australia's biggest banks say
Australia's biggest four banks are all predicting the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will cut the official cash rate from ...
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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 ...
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 ...
RBA Bulletin studies how changes to interest rates affect economic activity and inflation
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Monetary policy is inherently political, but the RBA must respond to reality
Despite the independence of central banks, there’s no getting politics out of monetary policy.
ASX 200 index forecast as odds of dovish RBA rise: is it a buy?
The ASX 200 index rose this week after Australia published encouraging consumer inflation data, pointing to a potential ...
Australian Dollar declines due to rising odds of RBA rate cuts, US GDP Annualized Q4 eyed
The Australian Dollar (AUD) breaks its three-day losing streak against the US Dollar (USD) after the release of the Export ...