Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)
Modernising currency management
Central banks strive to optimise currency operations, even as relative importance of cash drops
RBA sheds light on new ‘Martin’ macro model
Large-scale “macroeconometric” model designed to balance flexibility and theoretical rigour
RBA open to unconventional policy measures – deputy governor Debelle
Quantitative easing may be on the cards if central bank cuts rates to 0.5%
RBA ready to cut rates below record-low 1% – minutes
On August 6, central bank cut its growth projections on higher international trade tensions
Rate cuts support Australia’s economy – RBA assistant governor
RBA cuts rates to record lows in two successive months as GDP growth slows
Australia could reach zero lower bound, says Lowe
Governor says RBA is open to unconventional monetary policy
Fed aims for 24/7 instant payment system in US
FedNow Service should be available in 2023 or 2024, and Fed promises upgrade to existing systems
RBA lowers growth and inflation forecasts
Australian governor says central bank is ready to cut rates further from record-low 1%
RBA’s Lowe defends inflation target’s effectiveness
Alternative frameworks would be difficult to implement and harder to explain – Australian governor
Riksbank shies away from global easing cycle
Swedish central bank maintains rate hike plans despite accommodative policy shift in Europe, US, Australia
RBA’s Lowe: global uncertainty clouding Australian outlook
Governor of RBA emphasises positives, but says global factors complicating prospects
RBA slashes rates to new record low
Australia’s back-to-back rate cut is first since 2012
RBNZ keeps rates unchanged but signals future cuts
New Zealand central bank thinks lower rates may be needed due to weak global and local growth
Australian central bank may cut rates again – governor
Looser policy may be needed to lower unemployment and boost income, Philip Lowe says
RBA signals new rate cut ‘more likely than not’
Labour market will be key factor in any future easing of monetary policy
RBA flags regional risks from green energy transition
Fossil fuel exporters likely to face negative impact without benefiting from new sources of energy
Australia cuts rates to record low
Weak inflation and declining property market push RBA to cut rates
Australia poised for rate cut as economy continues to weaken
Low inflation and a declining property market make case for reversal of earlier stance
People: Brazil likely to replace deputy with San Francisco Fed economist
Fernanda Nechio nominated for Brazilian central bank board; two appointments in Lithuania; and more
Swift announces trials with ECB instant payment system
Linking “Swift gpi” to ECB’s Tips will greatly reduce delays in settlement, consortium says
RBA eyes rate cut as growth and inflation disappoint
Trade tensions and weak household income hamper central bank’s previous plan to tighten policy
Australian central bank takes ‘responsibilty’ for banknote spelling mistake
Typographical error on the 50-dollar note went unnoticed for six months
Financial openness key for monetary spillovers – RBA research
Trade flows appear not to contribute to interest rate correlation
RBA warns about falling Australian house prices
Prices have declined since 2017, although unemployment and interest rates are at low levels