RBA FSR: Few Borrowers At Default Risk Even If Jobless Rate Rises...

--Financial pressures expected to ease as inflation moderates, stage 3 tax cuts
--But some h’holds, biz  could face challenges from labor mkt easing, subdued econ growth
--Number of loans in arrears likely to rise slightly...

RBA Jones: Fincl Stability, MonPol Implementation Among Key Drawb...

--RBA remains of view retail CBDC challenges outweigh benefits
--But will continue to examine issues related to retail CBDC
--Principal focus now is wholesale CBDC, other digital money forms

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RBA Hunter: Journey Towards Full Employment Uncertain

--Labor mkt operating above full employment but better balance since late 2022
--We are still on steeper part of Beveridge curve
--Key uncertainty is limited further easing in average hours, underemployment rate
--Central fore...

RBA Bullock: Highest Priority Has Been and Remains to Bring Infla...

--Our highest priority has been and remains to bring inflation down
--Crucial to remember full employment goal is not served by above target indefinitely
--Board seeking to balance reducing inflation in reasonable timeframe with main...

RBA August Minutes: Hold And Extended Hold Sufficient to Return I...

--Risk of inflation not returning to target band by late-2025 has materially increased
--Risk of inflation not returning to target within reasonable timeframe had increased
--Rate hike would have been appropriate if risk of inflation...

RBA Hauser: If Unemployment Rises Faster, Inflation Return to Mid...

--Higher Unemployment Vs Forecast More Than Offset Inflation Persistence
--If unemployment rate rises faster, inflation will be back to midpoint target more rapidly
--Key question in run-up to Aug decision: why CPI so unexpectedly pe...