The RBA has kept the official interest rate on hold at its historic low of 1.0%. This comes after the RBA cut interest rates in June and July this year. Before that, the cash rate had sat at 1.5% for the better almost 3 years. RBA governor Philip Lowe said “Economic growth in Australia over the first half of this year has been lower than earlier expected, with household consumption weighed …
RBA looks to government for other ways to stimulate the economy
As predicted the Reserve Bank of Australia has maintained it's record low interest rate of 1%, with no change at this month's board meeting. The pause in cutting will allow time for RBA governor Philip Lowe time to see how the previous cuts will impact the economy. "It is reasonable to expect that an extended period of low interest rates will be required in Australia to make progress in …
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Rate cut brings interest rates to a new low
The RBA has just announced it's second rate cut in a row, bringing the cash rate down to a historic low of 1 per cent. Last month RBA governor Philip Lowe hinted at another rate cut, commented that it was "unrealistic to expect that lowering interest rates by quarter of a percentage point will materially shift the path we look to be on". Indicating that a further cut was required in order to …
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RBA cuts interest rates to record low
The Reserve Bank has cut its official interest rate from 1.5% to a historic low of 1.25%. This was a widely expected result and is the first change in the RBA's policy setting since August 2016. The RBA governor Philip Lowe suggested an upcoming rate cut in last month's speech. All 43 economists surveyed by Refinitiv had pencilled in a rate cut this month, while 80% of them also expect a …
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RBA announce rates prior to upcoming election
Despite much anticipation the RBA has decided they will keep rates on hold for another month, announced less than a fortnight out from the federal election. A record low cash rate of 1.5% has now been held since August 2016, although money market traders do not expect it to remain there much longer. It has been anticipated that the official cash rate would be cut due to consistently …
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RBA keeps rates on hold despite their less optimistic view of the Australian economy
After a 2 month summer break, the RBA has kept interest rates on hold at 1.5 per cent. In recent times the RBA has maintained a fairly optimistic view on the economy, however they did note in the post-meeting statement that “downside risks” have increased. Today’s meeting confirmed that the RBA hasn’t changed course, maintaining the key line that “further progress in reducing …
RBA keeps rates on hold at record low
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) left the cash rate unchanged at 1.5 per cent at the December meeting of its board, the last meeting for 2018. This is the 26th consecutive time the bank has left the rate on hold, the lowest on record. This record period of inaction by the RBA has now extended beyond two years. For many months, the RBA has said the next change in interest rates is …
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