Number2023-35 Date5 December 2023 At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate target unchanged at 4.35 per cent and the interest rate paid on Exchange Settlement balances unchanged at 4.25 per cent. Last month, the Board increased interest rates by 25 basis points, ... Read more
Archives for December 2023
Economic and Market Commentary by Aziz Meherali
According to the latest monthly consumer price index (CPI) indicator released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Wednesday, 29th of November, inflation rose by 4.9 per cent in the year to October. The October CPI indicator was under market expectations for a 5.2 per cent lift and was ... Read more
Granny Flats by David Agius
The humble granny flat is a making a renaissance across the suburbs of Australia. With residential rents continuing to rise and the affordability issues for young people looking to purchase their first home, granny flats have become a popular solution. The case for Granny Flats What do we ... Read more
Brain basics: what is neuroplasticity and how can it help keep your amazing brain healthy?
One of the most incredible and complex parts in the human body, the brain is approximately 1.3kg of intelligence, memory, body movement and behavioural control. And as we get older, there are things we can do to keep our brains healthy – like memory games or learning to play an instrument. In ... Read more