Preview: RBA Tone Likely Cautious, Dovish-Biased Due to High AUD

By Sophia Rodrigues

The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to leave policy settings unchanged at the board meeting Tuesday, but the underlying tone could be one of caution and therefore biased towards more easing, especially given the...

Analysis: Some Comfort for RBA from Likely Housing Renovation St...

By Sophia Rodrigues

Of all the uncertainties that is on the mind of the Reserve Bank of Australia, one of the top three ones is the outlook for rent and its impact on the housing market and the economy.

That is why a government...

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...