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
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
Statement by Michele Bullock, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision —7 Nov 2023
Number2023-30 Date7 November 2023 At its meeting today, the Board decided to raise the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 4.35 per cent. It also increased the interest rate paid on Exchange Settlement balances by 25 basis points to 4.25 per cent. Inflation in Australia has passed ... Read more
Statement by Michele Bullock, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision-3 October 2023
Media Release Number2023-25 At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate target unchanged at 4.10 per cent and the interest rate paid on Exchange Settlement balances unchanged at 4.00 per cent. Interest rates have been increased by 4 percentage points since May last year. ... Read more
Economic and Market Update by Aziz Meherali
We had anticipated a volatile 2023 and we have not been disappointed! Stubbornly high inflation and rising interest rates have led to market uncertainty and hence the volatility. The global economy has already started to moderate and J.P. Morgan research expects the U.S. to enter a mild recession ... Read more
Your fixed rate loan is ending? What should you do? by David Agius
I am having a lot of conversations with existing and new clients about their fixed rate loans that are coming to an end. During the peak of the pandemic, the RBA provided banks access to cheap three-year fixed rate funding which they on-lent to their customers. It was estimated that fixed rate ... Read more
9 Benefits of Stretching
Stretching offers a range of benefits, from increased flexibility to improved blood flow. Just be sure to start slowly and listen to your body to avoid injury. Is stretching good for you? There are many benefits to regular stretching. Not only can stretching help increase your flexibility, ... Read more
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision —5 September 2023
Media Release At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate target unchanged at 4.10 per cent and the interest rate paid on Exchange Settlement balances unchanged at 4.00 per cent. Interest rates have been increased by 4 percentage points since May last year. The higher ... Read more
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