Expect Dovish RBA Statement, Refined Forward Guidance

It is very unusual for both market and economists to be strongly expecting a particular outcome (hold) for a RBA boar...

Published On 05 Nov 2019 , 12:00 AM
Australia: More Reason to Buy vs Rent Dwelling

More reason to buy vs rent? For the first time since at least 2007, gross rental yields for properties in Australia&#...

Published On 01 Nov 2019 , 12:00 AM
Will RBA Debate Further Easing at Nov Meeting?

Even before the RBA Nov board meeting begins, I am curious to find out if there will be a vigorous debate about...

Published On 30 Oct 2019 , 07:21 AM
RBA Should Cut Now to Avoid QE

A few weeks back I wrote an article about how in theory the RBA could avoid QE, but to do so requires continuation of...

Published On 31 Oct 2019 , 07:15 AM
Australia: Housing Group Numbers Disappoint Most in CPI

The most disappointing numbers in Australia Q3 CPI are the ones for housing group. Rent rose 0.4% y/y (and below 1.0%...

Published On 30 Oct 2019 , 07:13 AM

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