Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)
Prices increases of manufactured goods low
Reserve Bank of Australia looks at price movement
Loyalty programmes influence payments choices
Reserve Bank of Australia finds that price incentives, and loyalty programs in particular, are influential when it comes to consumer decisions about payment instruments
Ian Macfarlane – a proud record
The former governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia recalls his decade in charge which cemented inflation targeting
Inflation outlook leaves scope for RBA cuts
Members of the Reserve Bank of Australia's rate-setting board saw no pressing case for further monetary stimulus but concurred that the inflation outlook left scope for cuts if required, the minutes of this month's policy meeting show
Reserve Bank of Australia - Annual Report 2008
The Reserve Bank of Australia reviewed and restructured its currency activities during 2008, says Glenn Stevens, the governor of the central bank in its latest Annual Report.
RBA's Debelle: leaning against the wind useless
There is not much to be achieved by leaning against the wind, said Guy Debelle, the assistant governor for financial markets at the Reserve Bank of Australia.
RBA hints at further easing
While it kept rates on hold for the time being, the Reserve Bank of Australia has dropped a strong hint that further rate cuts are on the way by suggesting that "scope remains for some further easing."
RBA on why it kept policy rate unchanged
The Reserve Bank of Australia decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 3% as there were signs that the economic stimulus that had been applied was supporting demand, according to minutes of the May meeting.
Toxic assets must be removed: RBA's Stevens
Siphoning the toxic assets that plague banks' balance sheets is the first step in overcoming the current crisis, Glenn Stevens, the governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, has said.
Australia's Ellis: higher wages aided economy
One of the reasons why Australia is coping better amid the turmoil is that real earnings of average Australian workers were growing much faster than in the United States, said Luci Ellis, the head of the financial stability department at the country's…
RBA's Edey: regulation determined risk taking
Financial regulation unintentionally shaped the excessive risk-taking that occurred in the run up to the credit crisis, said Malcolm Edey, the assistant governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia.
RBA on why it kept policy rate unchanged
The Reserve Bank of Australia decided to "pause for a further evaluation" of the economic situation and so leave the cash rate unchanged at 3.25%, according to minutes of the March meeting.
RBA's Edey has high hopes for Australia's economy
There are reasons to expect the Australian economy to continue perform better than its international counterparts, said Malcolm Edey, an assistant governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Aussie FX market strong despite stutter
The Australian foreign-exchange market has performed relatively well despite a high degree of turbulence, said Chris Ryan, the head of the international department at the Reserve Bank of Australia.
"Leaning against the wind" to rise - Stevens
Glenn Stevens, the governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, expects the view that monetary policy should "lean against the wind" when asset prices are rising will gain in followers in the aftermath of the current market turmoil.
Australia slashes on signs of flagging demand
The Reserve Bank of Australia cut rates by a full percentage point for the second time in as many votes on Tuesday, saying that a dip in confidence was impacting demand.
New model for anticipated structural changes
New research from the Reserve Bank of Australia develops a model that is relevant for monetary policy which can allow for anticipated structural changes.
Australia's point cut marks seven-year low
The Reserve Bank of Australia has slashed its key rate by a full percentage point to 4.25%, its lowest level since December 2001.
RBA slashes rates to five-year low
The Reserve Bank of Australia on Tuesday shocked markets with a sharper-than-expected rate cut of 75 basis points.
RBA's Debelle: recession's impact uncertain
The impact of global developments on Australia is uncertain, said Guy Debelle, the deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Public sector should provide liquidity: RBA
The public sector should provide liquidity in times of stress, finds a new paper from the Reserve Bank of Australia
Australia slashes rates by 100 basis points
The Reserve Bank of Australia shocked markets on Tuesday, opting to cut its key rate by a full percentage point to 6%, the steepest margin since 1992.
Phillips curve is flattening
A new paper from the Reserve Bank of Australia finds that the Phillips curve, which measures the relationship between unemployment and inflation, has flattened in recent years.