Tag Archives: RBA

Deflation or negative inflation?

Are we really talking about the threat of deflation or perhaps should we be

The monetary policy debate has widened during the past month.

Market focus will largely remain on the sharp decline in global oil prices and equity markets in the near term.

RBA to cut the interest rate in Q1 15

RBA shifts weaken the AUD, but two cuts are now increasingly priced.

ECB’s QE is getting nearer. The persistent deflationary pressures have recently been exacerbated by the plunge in oil prices.

AUDUSD has bounced slightly from 0.8480 to 0.8520 following the RBA meeting.

The RBA left the cash rate changed at a record low of 2.5% at its December meeting.

The RBA kept its oft repeated mantra that “the most prudent course was likely to be a period of stability in rates”.

Recent monthly economic indicators and business surveys show continued moderate global economic growth

RBA leaves cash rate target unchanged at 2.5%

RBA to leave the cash rate at 2½% tomorrow for 15th consecutive month and their updated forecasts on Friday will be little changed.