Analysis: RBA Lowe’s Comments Consistent with More Fiscal, Moneta...

By Sophia Rodrigues

There is no doubt the Australian economy is currently tracking better than the Reserve Bank’s baseline scenario but that still means more fiscal stimulus and monetary easing is likely in the months ahead.

Analysis: Rising AUD May Force RBA to Take True QE Path

By Sophia Rodrigues

One factor that could potentially have been an impediment to large scale asset purchases, or a true form of Quantitative Easing, in Australia has turned into an enabler, and it is likely the Reserve Bank would take ad...

Insight: Expect More RBA, Fiscal Easing as Australia Looks Beyond...

By Sophia Rodrigues

The Reserve Bank of Australia and the government have in recent months announced several measures to support the economy and while these measures have been unprecedented, they are just a bridge to recovery.

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Analysis: RBA’s Downplaying of China for Econ Outlook May Be Sig...

By Sophia Rodrigues

For the first time in eight years, the Reserve Bank of Australia appears to have downplayed the role of China for the economy’s outlook in its quarterly Statement of Monetary Policy.

Is it just pure co...

Insight: True QE Could Happen If RBA Sees Need for More Easing

By Sophia Rodrigues

While the rest of us have characterized the Reserve Bank of Australia’s bond-buying via auctions as Quantitative Easing, the central bank doesn’t think it is so, and this means QE still remains an unused p...

Analysis: Pressure Growing On RBA to Cut Cash Rate Target

By Sophia Rodrigues

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate could soon lose its fight for survival amid ample liquidity, forcing the policymaker to either lower the target to keep it meaningful or find a sustainable alternative t...