33 months after her predecessor began raising rates post-pandemic, Michele Bullock has finally cut rates. The 25 bps cut was widely expected but the market is not sure how to feel about the hawkish tone of the decision. While the cut brings sweet ...
Learn more33 months after her predecessor began raising rates post-pandemic, Michele Bullock has finally cut rates. The 25 bps cut was widely expected ...
Learn more33 months after her predecessor began raising rates post-pandemic, Michele Bullock has finally cut rates. The 25 bps cut was widely expected ...
Learn moreA lot has happened in President Trump’s first 100 days. For many of its allies, America no longer seems like a steadfast partner. Trust has given way to disbelief and uncertainty. Trump cajoled NATO members to increase military spending in his fir ...
Learn moreThe White House hasn’t been this exciting since Martin Sheen was president! From Ukraine to USAID, Gaza to Guantanamo, there has been non-stop drama. Tariffs have been the main focus for Wall Street and economists. Just as inflation was coming und ...
Learn moreJanuary felt unusual. While the usual ream of data hit the Bloomberg terminals during the month, many people’s attention turned to a little old party in good ol’ Washington, DC. After his inauguration parade, President Trump sat on stage and ...
Learn moreInflation is rearing its ugly head again in the US and UK. Santa may find that the fire at the end of the chimney is hotter than he bargained for! Meanwhile, in Australia, the RBA has signalled that interest rate cuts are on their way as the Australian ...
Learn moreWhether it is retail sales in Australia and China, consumer spending in Japan, increased GDP growth in the euro area, or a jubilant stock market in the US, there is suddenly more optimism in the air. Of course, there is also increased policy uncerta ...
Learn moreThe RBA left rate on hold at 4.35%. Governor Michele Bullock did not have time to watch the Melbourne Cup. For many, the RBA rate decision is what truly stops the nation. The recent big fall in headline inflation is good news but underlying infl ...
Learn moreThe RBA has come under fire because it has not yet begun cutting interest rates like the Euro area, US, UK, Canada, and New Zealand. “RBA looking sillier by the day.” Stephen Koukoulas, Market Economics. However, the RBA did not rais ...
Learn moreEven when central bankers are surprised, they do so conservatively. Jerome Powell cut rates 50 bps but then did his best to allay any concerns that the US economy is secretly worse than it seems. Meanwhile, in Oz, the RBA remains alert but not alar ...
Learn moreThe RBA left rate on hold again at 4.35%. Michele Bullock, Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), is feeling the pressure. Rates are falling elsewhere, even across the ditch in New Zealand. Comments from the Treasurer and a former Labor tr ...
Learn moreThe RBA left rates on hold at 4.25%. The RBA does not want to have to raise rate but it is deeply concerned about the forecasted path of inflation. Inflation is now expected to take even longer to fall within the target band! For the mome ...
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