Chinese tourists to Australia will almost certainly buy luxury goods given their cash position – great for up-market retailers. Picture: AFP Around the corridors of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Chinese delegates and a number of global institutions are alerting markets that the 2023 ... Read more
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision — December 6th 2022
Media Release Number2022-41 At its meeting today, the Board decided to increase the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 3.10 per cent. It also increased the interest rate on Exchange Settlement balances by 25 basis points to 3.00 per cent. Inflation in Australia is too high, at ... Read more
Economic and Market Update by Aziz Meherali
It is exciting coming into the Christmas and Festive Season break and I am sure we are all looking forward to it. Hopefully, the gathering of families, the excessive appetite for all things yummy (and fattening), and the sense of warmth and well-being will help us overcome what has been a very poor ... Read more
Property Review by David Agius
With the old adage, what goes up must come down, we saw that with Australian housing market in 2022, but what for next year? During the pandemic, house values across Australia increased some 28% driven largely by record low interest rates, a shortage of housing supply and pent-up demand ... Read more
Tips to help ease the guilt and anxiety of indulging at Christmas
It really is the most wonderful time of the year! For adults, Christmas is synonymous with relaxing with family and friends in the warmth of summer, a cold drink, BBQs, chocolates, cheese, cake and every other decadent and delicious thing you can think of. You often feel the pangs of guilt and ... Read more
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision–1 Nov 2022
Number 2022-36 Date 1 November 2022 At its meeting today, the Board decided to increase the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 2.85 per cent. It also increased the interest rate on Exchange Settlement balances by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent. As is the case in most countries, ... Read more
The Perils of forecasting in investing —by Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP Capital
It is times like these, when markets are extremely volatile, that requires a frequent reminder to stay the course, keep the long-term in sight, and ignore all the 'noise'. In addition to having some hilarious quips on economists, this is a good article on the merits of staying the course. Making ... Read more
Media Release Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision-4 October 2022
Number2022-33 Date4 October 2022 At its meeting today, the Board decided to increase the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 2.60 per cent. It also increased the interest rate on Exchange Settlement balances by 25 basis points to 2.50 per cent. The Board is committed to returning ... Read more
Economic and Market Commentary by Aziz Meherali
Reality and theory often do not go in tandem with how markets react. This has been our experience since the beginning of 2022, and markets have continued to remain erratic for the duration of this year so far. Recent data across the US shows jobs and retail sales are still quite robust and ... Read more
Top tips for negotiating a property price by David Agius
Here are our top tips to tactfully negotiate the price without ruining your chances of securing the property. Tip #1: Never enter a negotiation empty-handed Whether it’s hiring inspectors for a building and pest report, or obtaining quotes from tradespeople, obtaining facts and figures ... Read more
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