Analysis: RBA’s TFF A Hero Again, This Time Its Target Is CLF

By Sophia Rodrigues

The Reserve Bank’s Committed Liquidity Facility is on the verge of a natural death thanks to its Term Funding Facility, sharp increase in Australian government securities and Semis, and rise in Exchange Settleme...

Analysis: TFF Emerging as RBA’s MonPol Rate as Cash Rate Becomes...

By Sophia Rodrigues

A significant shift in the framework of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s monetary policy is underway that could culminate into the Term Funding Facility becoming the effective instrument for implementing monetary...

OPINION: RBA, Govt May Work Together Towards Twin Easing Oct 6

By Sophia Rodrigues

It is probably a coincidence the Australian government’s 2020-21 budget and the Reserve Bank’s board meeting is on the same day next month -- October 6.

But do the twin events mean there is a gre...

Analysis: RBA Balance Sheet, Govt Cash Balance Hits New Record

By Sophia Rodrigues

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s balance sheet touched a new high last week and is just A$5 billion shy of hitting A$300 billion, with new reserves from lending and bond-buying providing a boost in the latest wee...

Insight: RBA Prepared to Add Monetary Stimulus as Early as Octobe...

By Sophia Rodrigues

The Reserve Bank of Australia has a range of monetary measures under consideration and is prepared to act as early as next month.

Such a possibility is in contrast with market pricing which is forecasting st...

Insight: RBA Worried Further AUD Gains Would Hurt Economy, Jobs

By Sophia Rodrigues

The appreciation in the Australian dollar in recent months may be justified by fundamentals but its mention in the monetary policy decision statement Tuesday is a signal that further gains would worry the Reserve Bank...