Australian Consumer Sentiment Slumps Following RBA’s Rate Hike
Australia’s consumer confidence slumped in November following the Reserve Bank’s resumption of interest-rate increases, as households hunkered down
2023-11-14 07:46
Australia’s Top Three Inflation Drivers Beyond RBA’s Control
Australian inflation is being driven by climate change, geopolitical shocks and government policies — factors typically beyond the
2023-11-01 07:49
When Japan Ends Negative Rate Policy, Treasuries Will Suffer
Japan’s era of negative interest rates will end in coming months, and the implications for world markets will
2023-10-23 08:56
New Zealand Inflation Poised to Add to Kiwi’s Downside Risks
The New Zealand dollar’s attempts at a rally are proving futile ahead of a report that’s expected to
2023-10-16 02:54
Global Markets Face New Geopolitical Risk, View Oil as Guide
Global financial markets already rattled by elevated interest rates now face a fresh dose of geopolitical uncertainty following
2023-10-09 08:49
Sliding Aussie Seen Stoking Prices as Shock-Absorber Fades
Australia’s depreciating currency, historically a boon for the world’s 12th largest economy, appears more likely to fuel inflation
2023-08-11 12:49
Australian Consumer Sentiment Slips as Price Pressures Mount
Australia’s consumer confidence slipped further into “deeply pessimistic” territory as elevated inflation combined with high interest rates intensifies
2023-08-08 08:51
Australia to Hike Rates Once More, Then Cut in 2024, Poll Shows
Australia’s central bank will raise interest rates one more time in its current tightening cycle, economists say, and
2023-08-07 03:20
RBA’s Lowe Faced Disinflation, Pandemic, War in Turbulent Term
Australia’s outgoing central bank chief Philip Lowe proved to be a convenient scapegoat for public anger over surging
2023-07-14 12:55
Westpac Economist Bill Evans Steps Back, Replaced by RBA’s Ellis
Westpac Banking Corp.’s Bill Evans will shift from chief economist after more than 30 years in the role
2023-07-10 08:51
New Zealand Announces Banking Inquiry Amid Profit Concerns
New Zealand’s government announced an inquiry into its banking sector amid concerns that lenders are making excessive profits.
2023-06-20 08:49
Australia’s Consumer Sentiment ‘Near Recession Lows’ After Hike
Australia’s consumer confidence stabilized at “near recession lows” as a significant rise in the minimum wage offset the
2023-06-13 08:49