interest rates

Funds management

It may soon be appropriate for interest rates to "stop for a while", RBA governor Phil Lowe has said, amid mounting evidence of an economic slowdown. ...

Funds management

'Strong case' for cash rate pause in April as RBA softens rhetoric

The central bank's latest monetary policy statement has "kept the door ajar" for a pause to the monetary policy tightening cycle, according to CBA. ...

Funds management

Ten in a row: RBA continues hiking cycle

The cash rate has risen to its highest level since May 2012 following the Reserve Bank’s latest monetary policy decision....

Funds management

Markets brace for RBA call amid ‘overreaction’ fears

Softer than expected wage, GDP, and inflation indicators have added uncertainty to the monetary policy outlook, but markets are still bracing for further tightening from ...

Funds management

Inflation, GDP dip below market expectations

The latest monthly inflation and GDP figures have surprised markets with weaker than expected growth. ...

Policy & Regulation

APRA locks in rate buffer amid stability risks

The prudential regulator has opted to maintain its macroprudential settings, citing a “high degree of uncertainty” in the economic outlook. ...

Funds management

Westpac joins peers in revising cash rate outlook

The major bank has revised its monetary policy expectations off the back of the Reserve Bank's hawkish rhetoric....

Funds management

ANZ forecasts cash rate to peak at 4.1% in May

The RBA is set to action three consecutive hikes to the cash rate over the coming months to combat 'intense' inflation, according to ANZ Research. ...

Policy & Regulation

Lowe responds to 'unfair' governorship criticism

'It's not just me', RBA governor, Phil Lowe, has said in response to criticism of the central bank's monetary policy tightening strategy., ...

Funds management

RBA strategy remains ‘resolute’ despite inflation revision

The central bank is holding fast to its monetary policy stance despite changing its forecast for inflation....

Outsider

A romantic state

With Valentines’ Day just around the corner, Outsider had better get his thinking cap on as to what he can buy for Mrs O this year....

Funds management

RBA makes cash rate call amid ‘overkill’ concerns

The central bank has announced its first cash rate decision of the year amid mounting evidence of an easing in inflationary pressures....

Funds management

Attractive equities despite dismal forecasts: Talaria

Although an unfavourable outlook for 2023 continues to dampen investor confidence, Talaria Asset Management reveals the types of equities to look out for. ...

Financial planning

Higher interest rates still 'needed' despite inflation peak: RBA

Appearing before the Senate select committee, the Reserve Bank of Australia has held fast to its monetary policy tightening strategy despite conceding inflation has passe...

Funds management

BlackRock favours fixed income with central banks poised to ‘overtighten’

Fixed income assets are set to benefit from a prolonged monetary policy tightening cycle, with stubbornly high inflation to quash market expectations of rate cuts later t...