OPINION: What RBNZ’s OCR Forecast Means for RBA

(This brief article was first published on Wednesday, May 25 at 12:59 PM as an email to premium subscribers)

By Sophia Rodrigues

(Sydney, May 25, 2022)—There is an important takeaway for Australia’s money market fro...

RBA Ellis: Watching Out For Rise In Actual Housing Rents Paid

--Rise in actual housing rents paid something to watch out for
--Expect price “shift” as demand for new housing fades, interest rates rise
--But difficult to know when that will happen
--Fall in average household s...

Insight: Path Clear For RBA To Talk About Inflation Expectations

(This Insight was first published on Friday, May 20 at 3:49 PM as an email to premium subscribers) 

By Sophia Rodrigues

(Sydney, May 20, 2022)—The Reserve Bank of Australia has been an exception among major central b...

Analysis: Minutes Confirm RBA’s Plan Was to Raise Cash Rate in Ju...

(This Analysis was first published on Tuesday, May 17 at 4:25 PM as an email to premium subscribers)

By Sophia Rodrigues

(Sydney, May 17, 2022)—The minutes of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s May board meeting confir...

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...