RBA Kent: Not Selling Bonds To Avoid Perception Of “Seller”

From RBA Assistant Governor Christopher’s speech Monday
--RBA considered options to reduce Exchange Settlement balances more quickly
--RBA currently has no plans to sell bonds from its portfolio
--RBA wants to ensure mar...

Analysis: RBA’s Longer-Term Balance Sheet Plan in Line With Other...

(This Analysis was first published on Tuesday, May 17 at 2:26 PM as an email to premium subscribers)

By Sophia Rodrigues

(Sydney, May 17, 2022)—The Reserve Bank of Australia’s communication in the minutes of the boa...

Insight: RBA Weighed Reputational Consequences When Deciding May...

(This Insight was first published on Monday, May 16 at 9:00 PM as an email to premium subscribers)

By Sophia Rodrigues

(Sydney, May 16, 2022)—The Reserve Bank of Australia likely considered the reputational consequences o...

Looking Ahead to RBA Minutes for Hint on Size of June Rate Hike

(This Preview was first published on Monday, May 16 at 8:07 PM as an email to premium subscribers)

By Sophia Rodrigues

(Sydney, May 16, 2022)—The minutes of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s May board meeting, due Tue...

Analysis: Small Relief To RBA from Treasurer’s Budget Repair Pled...

(This Analysis was first published on Friday, May 13 at 11:49 AM as an email to premium subscribers)

By Sophia Rodrigues

(Sydney, May 13, 2022)—Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s pledge to use the majority of the windfall...

Insight: Falling AUD, Rising Terms of Trade May Mean Aggressive R...

(This Insight was first published on Thursday, May 12 at 7:22 PM as an email to premium subscribers)

By Sophia Rodrigues

(Sydney, May 12, 2022)—The Australian dollar fell to a two-year low on Thursday. Australia’s t...