Australian dollar climbs to highest since Oct 2024 on RBA bets
The Australian dollar climbed to its strongest in more than a year after traders ratchet expectations the Reserve Bank will quickly shift to raising interest rates early next year. The…
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Australia shares hit lowest in over a month as RBA holds rates, signals caution
Australian shares finished at their lowest in more than a month on Tuesday (Nov 4) after the central bank left its key rate unchanged as expected and signalled a cautious stance on further…
RBA keeps key rate unchanged over renewed inflation worries
Australia’s central bank held its key interest rate steady in a widely anticipated decision, warning of stronger inflationary pressures in the economy and reaffirming that future moves…
Australia’s RBA signals more rate cuts ahead, pace undecided
Australia’s central bank board judged further policy easing would likely be needed over the coming year when it cut rates this month, and the pace could be gradual or quicker depending on…
RBA cuts interest rates, signals more to come as inflation slows
Australia’s central bank cut interest rates on Tuesday (Aug 12) for a third time this year and signalled further policy easing might be needed to meet its inflation and employment goals as…
Australia: Miners, banks propel shares to record high; RBA outlook in focus
AUSTRALIAN shares rose to a record peak on Wednesday, supported by strong performances among miners and banks, while investors almost fully priced in the likelihood of an interest rate cut…
RBA seen cutting three more times by early 2026, matching market
Economists expect Australia’s central bank will deliver three more interest-rate cuts by early 2026, up from two seen previously, bringing their outlook into line with money market…
US dollar steadies, Aussie drops after RBA, Chinese trade data
THE US dollar rose on Tuesday (Dec 10) ahead of US inflation data which could offer clues about the Federal Reserve’s monetary easing path, while analysts assess the likely impact of…
RBA set to hold key rate to counter sticky prices, global risks
AUSTRALIA’S central bank is poised to keep interest rates at a 13-year high, marking a year of unchanged policy as it grapples with a slow pace of disinflation and mounting global risks…
RBA to boost risk assessment when deploying unconventional tools
AUSTRALIA’S central bank will strengthen its assessment of potential risks when deploying an unconventional monetary policy, assistant governor Christopher Kent said following a review of…