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RBA deputy governor Andrew Hauser gave an important speech in which he said Australia needs a new 'Golden Age' of economic thinking to confront the challenges we're facing.
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In this week's episode of You Have My Interest, Evelyn unpacks the recent RBA cash rate cut and what it means for mortgage repayments, borrowing power, and future interest rate expectations.She also explores the housing policy changes following Labor's election win, including the 20% reduction in HECS debt, which could help boost borrowing capacity for first home buyers. Evelyn breaks down how banks assess HECS in lending and shares a real client example to show the potential benefits.Plus, she covers other proposed government measures such as apprentice incentives, increased rent assistance, and large-scale housing initiatives – all designed to stimulate the property market.If you want to understand how the election and these rate cut changes might impact you, this episode is for you!Find out your next step in property finance:You Have My Interest is brought to you by Everlend, a mortgage and finance broking firm built for the purpose of educating and empowering you to make informed financial decisions tailored to your wealth goals. Find out more and book in your free initial consultation at https://www.everlend.com.au/Get in touch:Find out more about You Have My Interest at everlend.com.au/podcast and connect with us at podcast@everlend.com.auYou Have My Interest provides information and educational content relating to mortgages, finance and property. You Have My Interest's content is general in nature and does not take into account the individual financial, legal or tax needs or objectives of its audience members.It is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Listeners should seek out a licensed professional to discuss their individual financial, legal and tax requirements.If you need mortgage or finance advice tailored to your own personal situation, contact Everlend today for a free consultation. Everlend are authorised credit representatives of Loan Market Pty Ltd, Australian Credit Licence number 390222Podcast produced with Real Time Virtual Assistance
Afternoon headlines: National Party to split from Liberals abandoning Coalition, Australia has joined 23 other countries condemning Israel’s plan to “take control” of Gaza blocking aid and Sesame Street saved by Netflix Deep Dive: The Reserve Bank of Australia has slashed the official cash rate by 0.25 percentage points, to 3.85 per cent. While it’s a big win for millions of mortgage holders, the RBA’s Governer has warned there is an uncertain and unpredictable road ahead. In this episode of The Briefing Natarsha Belling is joined by Sally Tindall who unpacks what this latest cut means for means for our housing market, jobs and the economy. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Singapore shares inched higher today to track a positive session on Wall Street. The Straits Times Index was up 0.17% at 3,882.64 points at about 2.31pm with a value turnover of S$578.38M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have DFI Retail Group. The group’s underlying profit for Q1 2025 fell 18 per cent compared with the same period a year ago, due to the divestment of Yonghui Superstores last year. Elsewhere, from China’s central bank cutting two key interest rates to spur the domestic economy, to the Reserve Bank of Australia slashing its main cash rate by 25 basis points – more economic and international headlines remain in focus. Also on deck – a look into Chinese battery giant CATL’s Hong Kong trading debut, with shares up 13 per cent from their listing price at the open today. On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Kelvin Wong, Senior Analyst, OANDA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It was a move that was widely predicted - but comes amid enormous economic upheaval with Trump's tariffs sending markets into a spin. While previously most forecasts didn't expect a lot more cuts from here, commentators now say the international financial turmoil caused by the US could actually mean the OCR goes even lower than expected. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has more.
It was a wild week in global markets. The RBA left the cash rate on hold on Tuesday, but the news was quickly swamped by news of President Trump's so called 'reciprocal tariffs' on Thursday morning Sydney time. Amongst all this, there was a string of local economic data in Australia. In this week's podcast, Senior Economist Belinda Allen and Economist Harry Ottley sit down to make sense of a very busy week. ------ DISCLAIMER ------ Important Information This podcast is approved and distributed by Global Economic & Markets Research (“GEMR”), a business division of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL 234945 (“the Bank”). Before listening to this podcast, you are advised to read the full GEMR disclaimers, which can be found at www.commbankresearch.com.au. No Reliance Information in this podcast is of a general nature only. It does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs and does not constitute personal financial advice. This podcast provides general market-related information and is not investment research and nor does it purport to make any recommendations. The information contained in this podcast is solely for informational purposes and is not to be construed as a solicitation or an offer to buy or sell any securities or other financial products. It does not constitute a personal recommendation or take into account the particular investment objectives, financial situations, or needs of individual clients. Where ‘CBA Data' is cited, this refers to the Bank proprietary data that is sourced from the Bank's internal systems and may include, but not be limited to, home loan data, credit card transaction data, merchant facility transaction data and applications for credit. The data used in the ‘CommBank Household Spending Insights' series is a combination of the CBA Data and publicly available ABS, CoreLogic and RBA data. As analysis is based on Bank customer transactions, it may not reflect all trends in the market. All customer data used or represented in this podcast is anonymised before analysis and is used, and disclosed, in accordance with the Group Privacy Statement. The Bank believes that the information in this podcast is correct, and any opinions, conclusions or recommendations made are reasonably held and are based on the information available at the time of its compilation. The Bank makes no representation or warranty, either expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of any statement made. Liability Disclaimer The Bank does not accept any liability for any loss or damage arising out of any error or omission in or from the information provided or arising out of the use of all or part of the podcast.
Welcome to The Adviser's What's Making Headlines podcast, your go-to source for the week's biggest stories in finance and real estate, distilled into bite-sized insights. Join host Annie Kane, senior journalist Will Paige, and commercial content writer Ben Squires as they review the news of the week. This week, they discuss: Highlights from the Better Business Summit and Awards roadshow. The changing trajectory for Australia's cash rate. The Coalition's moves on housing and lending policies. And much more!
US President Trump said we will see tariff details maybe Tuesday night or on Wednesday which are going to be nice in comparison to other countries and in some cases, they may be substantially lower.US President Trump is said to be still deciding which plan he will take for reciprocal tariffs and has been presented with "multiple" tariff plans, according to administration sources cited by FBN's LawrenceUS Treasury Secretary Bessent said President Trump will announce reciprocal tariffs at 15:00EDT/20:00BST on Wednesday.APAC stocks traded mostly higher as markets recovered from the recent sell-off and with sentiment helped by data releases although gains were capped as tariff uncertainty persists heading into April 2nd 'Liberation Day' reciprocal tariffs.RBA maintained the Cash Rate at 4.10% as unanimously forecast and provided little clues for future policy.European equity futures indicate a positive cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures up 0.4% after the cash market closed with losses of 1.6% on Monday.Looking ahead, highlights include EZ HICP (Flash), Unemployment, US ISM Manufacturing PMI & JOLTS, US Completion of the Trade Policy Review, Speakers including Fed's Barkin, BoE's Greene, ECB's Lagarde Lane & Cipollone, Supply from Germany.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
The RBA board has announced that the cash rate will stay at 4.10%, aligning with market expectations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last week, the Reserve Bank of Australia cut the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 4.10%. Following this, key data on wages and unemployment was released in one of the biggest weeks for the Australian economy in a long time. In this week's podcast, Economist Harry Ottley and Senior Economist Belinda Allen take a deep dive into the decision itself, as well as the barrage of communication from the RBA following it. They also analyse the labour market data released last week and preview a quieter week ahead. ------ DISCLAIMER ------ Before listening to this podcast, you are advised to read the full Global Economic & Markets Research (GEMR) disclaimers, which can be found at www.commbankresearch.com.au. Information in this podcast is of a general nature only. It does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs and does not constitute personal financial advice. This podcast provides general market-related information, and is not investment research and nor does it purport to make any recommendations. The information contained in this podcast is approved and distributed by Global Economic & Markets Research (GEMR), a business division of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL 234945 (“the Bank”). The information is solely for informational purposes and is not to be construed as a solicitation or an offer to buy or sell any securities or other financial products. It does not constitute a personal recommendation or take into account the particular investment objectives, financial situations, or needs of individual clients. Where ‘CBA data' is cited, this refers to the Bank proprietary data that is sourced from the Bank's internal systems and may include, but not be limited to, home loan data, credit card transaction data, merchant facility transaction data and applications for credit. The data used in the ‘Commonwealth Bank Household Spending Intentions' series is a combination of the CBA Data and publically available ABS, CoreLogic and RBA data. As analysis is based on CBA customer transactions, it may not reflect all trends in the market. All customer data used or represented in this podcast is anonymised before analysis and is used, and disclosed, in accordance with the Bank's Privacy Policy. The Bank believes that the information in this podcast is correct and any opinions, conclusions or recommendations made are reasonably held and are based on the information available at the time of its compilation. The Bank makes no representation or warranty, either expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of any statement made.
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Welcome to the 9News podcast. A snapshot of the latest stories from the9News team including: ** Cash rate cut on the cards ** Crisis talks on the war in Ukraine ** Fatal fire linked to tobacco wars The biggest news stories in less than 10 minutes delivered three times a day,with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribenow to make it part of your daily news diet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wall St closed sharply lower on Wednesday as investors responded to disappointing rate outlook out of the Fed's last FOMC meeting for the year. The Dow Jones posted its 10th straight losing session with a decline of 2.58%, while the S&P500 tumbled 2.95% and the Nasdaq tanked 3.56%. The Fed lowered the US cash rate to 4.25%-4.5% as expected at the final Fed rate meeting of the year but investors were more focused on the commentary out of the Fed that it will only cut rates twice in 2025, which is half the number of cuts previously forecast out of the US central bank.Over in Europe on Wednesday, market closed slightly higher as investors responded to UK inflation data and awaited the Fed's rate decision in the US. The STOXX 600 rose 0.16%, Germany's DAX closed flat, the French CAC rose 0.26%, and, in the UK, the FTSE100 ended the day up 0.26%. UK inflation data showed inflation in the region rose to 2.6% in November which was in line with economists' expectations.Across the Asia region overnight, markets closed mixed on Wednesday ahead of Japan's Central Bank interest rate decision later this week. Japan's Nikkei fell 0.72%, South Korea's Kospi Index rose 1.12%, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose 0.95%.The local market closed virtually flat on Wednesday with a 0.06% close in the red as a sell off in consumer discretionary and financial stocks weighed on gains from industrials and healthcare stocks. The flat reading on Wednesday was due to investors sitting on the sidelines awaiting the Fed's final rate decision for 2024 due out over the coming days.Vulcan Energy's shares rose 1.9% after securing a €879 million ($1.4 billion) loan commitment for its €2.2 billion Phase One Lionheart Project in Germany. The financing, involving Export Finance Australia and seven commercial banks, will support the development of Vulcan's geothermal lithium project.What to watch today:Ahead of Thursday's trading session on the key index the SPI futures are expecting the ASX will open the day down 1.61%, tracking Wall Street's tumble overnight.On the commodities front this morning oil is down 0.34% at US$70.05/barrel, gold is down 2.22% at US$2588/ounce, and iron ore is up 0.16% at US$105.58/tonne.The Aussie dollar has weakened against most currencies overnight to buy US$0.62, 96.31 Japanese Yen, 49.69 British Pence and NZ$1.10.Trading Ideas:Bell Potter has initiated coverage of James Hardie Industries (ASX:JHX) with a buy rating and 12-month price target of $64. The analyst sees James Hardie has significant growth potential in the North American market where it currently has a strong market leadership position. The analyst sees JHX is one of the most defensive and high-quality companies leveraged to the US housing market.Trading Central has identified a bullish signal on Humm Group (ASX:HUM) following the formation of a pattern over a period of 17-days which is roughly the same amount of time the share price may rise from the close of $0.69 to the range of $0.88 to $0.92 according to standard principles of technical analysis.
The Australian takes a closer look at the Treasurer’s turn of phrase – and we unpack what it says about Jim Chalmers’ leadership ambitions. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Josh Burton. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Reserve bank delivered a pre Christmas financial cracker, cutting wholesale interest rates by half a percent to 4.25 percent. It wasn't the supersized slash that some had hoped for but it is the third rate drop since August. Kiwibank Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr spoke to Lisa Owen.
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The OCR goes up to bring inflation down. So now that the OCR is falling, what does it mean for inflation - and what does that mean for New Zealanders?
The Official Cash Rate is on its way down. The Reserve Bank has cut the OCR by 50-basis points, from 5.25 to 4.75%. It says inflation is within its 1-3% target range and this cut will help maintain that while avoiding unnecessary instability in parts of the economy. Katlyn Parker of Milford Asset Management joined Jack Tame to unpack the cut and the impact it will have on the market. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kiwibank has already made a cut ahead of this afternoon's OCR announcement. The Reserve Bank is set to announce a cut to the Official Cash Rate, with economists and the market predicting a cut of 50 basis points. Kiwibank has taken 50 basis points off their floating loan rates, potentially pre-empting the bank's decision. CEO Steve Jurkovich told Mike Hosking that they'd be disappointed if the Reserve Bank were to only cut by 25 points. He said that people, businesses, and their customers are really, really hoping for 50, and he thinks it's the right thing to do. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Woolworths and Coles are in hot water after the ACCC filed a court case alleging that the supermarkets have misled consumers over products on sale. The Reserve Bank of Australia has sat for the sixth time this year… and paused the cash rate for the sixth time.. At 4.35%. Intel has received a $5 billion USD investment offer from Apollo Global Management just after a potential takeover offer from rival Qualcomm. — Download the moomoo app here to get 3 free stocks when you sign up. Conditions apply Moomoo disclaimer: *Pass-through fees and FX costs not included. *T&C's apply. Applicable to new clients only. Subject to deposit and minimum account balance requirements. AFSL224663. Fractional trading of less than one share is subject to different pricing schedules. The minimum order size for fractional trading is 0.0001 shares. For fractional trading buying, the minimum order amount is U$5.00. — Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStoreDownload the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlayDaily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletterFlux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaFlux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance—-The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Reserve Bank has held the cash rate steady, as expected by economists, with a warning: inflation remains too high. While central banks around the world have already started cutting rates, RBA governor Michelle Bullock says they also raised rates much higher than in Australia.
The Australian Reserve Bank has held the cash rate at 4.35 percent after its latest board meeting, citing concerns about inflation. This seventh consecutive hold was widely tipped by economists - and they haven't ruled out additional increases either. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham outlines his predictions for when the economy will turn around and give homeowners some reprieve. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr is defending his change of tune on the Official Cash Rate. He's cut the OCR to 5.25%. Some economists are criticising the suddenness of the change of direction, with Brad Olsen calling on the central bank to take accountability for radically changing its forecast without a radical change in circumstances. But Orr told Mike Hosking the situation has changed since his last Monetary Policy Statement, three months ago. He says plenty of time and information has changed since May, and the Reserve Bank has communicated that in its Monetary Policy Review in July. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's the start of a significant turnaround for the economy - as the Reserve Bank slashes the OCR for the first time since 2020. It's dropped the cash rate 25-basis points to 5.25 percent. Former Reserve Bank economist, Michael Reddell says Governor Orr's post-announcement claims about the economy don't stack up. "It's not as if some big event has happened externally, it's just that they badly misread what was going on in the economy - and it's pretty inexcusable." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ASB is welcoming the news that the Reserve Bank has cut the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points. This comes after the bank's run of record annual profits ended with a 10 percent fall in its cash profit as borrowing demand slowed down. Chief Executive Vittoria Shortt says today's OCR cut comes at a perfect time. "I think it's a really good thing for New Zealand households and New Zealand businesses. We've already been reducing our fixed home loan rates, we started doing that last year...this is a continuation for us." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As I discussed on my live show, on Tuesday night with Leith van Onselen, the RBA decided to hold the cash rate at 4.35%, but there were signs of a more hawkish tone from the meeting notes, and the subsequent press conference (which I might add is becoming less useful each time thanks to weak … Continue reading "Is A 5% Cash Rate For Australia On The Cards?"
Yesterday the Reserve Bank of Australia announced that they were holding the cash rate at 4.35% - the same position since November, 2023. While this decision came as no shock to the majority of economists, it was anticipated that cash rates would be falling by the end of 2024. Is this still the case? To help unpack the details of our current economic situation, Scott Phillips from the Motley Fool joins us on The Briefing. Headlines: Thailand legalises same sex marriage Netanyahu complains about blocked US weapons as Jerry Seinfeld's Sydney gig is hit by pro-Palestine protestors again Justin Timberlake arrested for driving while intoxicated Maccas to ditch AI ordering system over in the US Follow The Briefing:TikTok: @listnrnewsroomInstagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroomFacebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The ANZ Bank has changed its official cash rate (OCR) forecast, now expecting the first cut to arrive in February, rather than May 2025. Meanwhile, The European Central Bank has cut interest rates for the first time in five years, and the Bank of Canada has become the first G7 nation to cut rates. ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner told Heather du Plessis-Allan “Essentially the Reserve bank's mandate is to get inflation under control.” Zollner said “It's the mix of inflation that matters – oil price is the biggie, which they can't influence. But homegrown inflation is very slow to fall.” LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Infometrics predict the official cash rate (OCR) won't move until February next year - rather than this November. Non-tradeable inflation (inflation that is domestic and not influenced by international factors) has caused issues for the Reserve Bank – say business commentators. It makes up almost 60% of the consumer price index (CPI), which the Reserve Bank is trying to reduce. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen told Jack Tame “We kept looking out at the economy and we can't support our previous view.” Olsen says “You're not going to use monetary policy to get local government rates under control, or insurance premiums.” LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After the short reactionary pod for both the RBNZ Financial Stability Review (FSR), which was pretty stock-standard, and the Q1 labour market stats - which were a little more interesting, this week's pod is shorter than it otherwise would have been. First topic of conversation is the latest CoreLogic House Price Index (HPI) data, which provided further more compelling evidence of a struggling housing market, particularly in Auckland (to Nick's surprise). With more time to digest the labour market stats, Nick then states the potential impact it might have on the OCR later in the year before Kelvin rounds up the underwhelming business confidence survey insights and building consents data. And what of Capital Economics' prediction for the Cash Rate in Aussie to see another lift this month? If true what does it say for the RBNZ's approach to "higher, sooner, faster and for longer", when it comes to the OCR here in NZ?Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, Twitter @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email nick.goodall@corelogic.co.nz or kelvin.davidson@corelogic.co.nz
Ahead of tomorrow's OCR update, one expert is challenging the Reserve Bank to start cutting rates ASAP. The Official Cash Rate is widely expected to stay at 5.5 percent, but Squirrel CEO David Cunningham believes the RBNZ should ease up. Cunningham says monetary policy changes have a one to two-year lag before they flow through to the wider economy. "What that means is- the Reserve Bank should always be looking a couple of years ahead in terms of what they do today and how they impact the future." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we analyse the Reserve Bank of Australia's recent decision to hold interest rates steady and explain what it means for the housing market, economy, and future rate moves. Will this affect your investing journey? Be sure to tune in to get all the insights and even some predictions for 2024. Listen to episode 189 ‘Cash Rate Pause: What It Means for Your Investments' now! I discuss - 5:24 - Squashing Inflation 12:34 - Recession And Stagflation 19:41 - Interest Rates Returning To Their Average 23:06 - Inflation Isn't Such A Bad Thing Don't hesitate to hit me up on Facebook @SamSaggers. DM me any of your questions :) If you're yet to subscribe, be sure to do so on your favourite channel. Apple - https://pre.fyi/upi-apple Spotify - https://pre.fyi/upi-spotify Google Podcasts - https://pre.fyi/upi-google YouTube - https://pre.fyi/upi-youtube And remember, I'm really good on 1.25 or 1.5 speed :) Take care, Sam
Economists at our biggest bank expect the Reserve Bank will increase the Official Cash Rate. ANZ's changed its forecast, now predicting 25 basis point hikes in February and in April. That would take the OCR to six percent -- from its current 5.5. ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner told Heather du Plessis Allan that the Reserve Bank said it was very close to hiking it again in November. She says since then, a series of small but consistent surprises suggest inflation will take long to get back to target. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Next week, the Reserve Bank of Australia will make its first cash rate decision for the year. With inflation dropping, there is much that legal professionals looking to purchase property or expand their existing portfolios need to be across – particularly to avoid missing out. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes back Legal Home Loans director of sales Cullen Haynes and lending manager Rachael Massoud to discuss the current state of affairs in the market, how lawyers can interpret the recent lowering of inflation, the likelihood that the Reserve Bank will keep the cash rate as is to start the new year, and how lenders are reacting to next week's RBA decision. The trio also discuss the incoming fixed-rate expiry cliff and how to ensure you are prepared, why getting pre-approval in place sooner rather than later will be critical for lawyers in the coming months, the serviceability factors that lawyers should be across, and the myriad benefits afforded to lawyers and legal businesses both through Legal Home Loans and when it comes to borrowing capacity (regardless of the size of one's property portfolio). If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!
A clear message from the Reserve Bank Governor. The central bank held the Official Cash Rate at 5.5%, and signalled any cuts aren't on the immediate horizon. It's also left the door open for another rise if inflation pressures are stronger than expected. Governor Adrian Orr told Mike Hosking that their statement was intentionally hawkish. He says they don't see room for rate cuts anytime soon, and markets had been trying to guess when that would happen. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Official Cash Rate is expected to remain steady. The Reserve Bank is tipped to keep it unchanged at 5.5% at its next review at 2pm today. Economists and commentators remain divided on whether there will be further hikes in the current cycle. Investment Strategist and Economist at Jarden, John Carran, told Mike Hosking that inflation has been a bit weaker than expected. He said that the labour markets have started to cool quite materially. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
APAC stocks traded mostly higher following the tech-led gains in the US where Microsoft shares climbed to a record high in otherwise quiet trade and with Chinese markets underpinned by property sector support.USD/JPY continued to trickle lower and breached the 148.00 level to the downside despite softening JGB yields; DXY remained pressured firmly beneath the 104.00 level and Antipodeans were underpinned.RBA November Minutes stated that staff projections for inflation at the meeting assumed one or two more rate hikes and the Board noted the Cash Rate remained below rates in many other countries, while rising house prices could indicate that policy was not especially restrictive.BoE Governor Bailey said it is far too early to be thinking about rate cuts and that returning inflation to the target is an "absolute priority", while he said they will take no chances when inflation is high.Hamas chief said that they are close to reaching an agreement on a temporary ceasefire, arrangements for entry of aid into Gaza and a hostages-prisoners swap deal.Looking ahead, highlights include UK PSNB, US National Activity Index, US Fed Non-Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey, Canadian CPI, NBH Policy Announcement, Fed Minutes, Canadian Fall Economic Update, BoE Treasury Select Hearing, Speeches from ECB's Lagarde & Schnabel, Supply from Germany & US, Earnings from Lowe's, NVIDIA Corp, Analog Devices, Best Buy & Autodesk.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
Australia's inflation problem has little to do with the spending habits of home owners, because the major drivers right now are things like petrol, rent and the cost of building houses. So why are borrowers being punished with another hike in rates? Today, the ABC's senior digital business reporter Michael Janda on the limits of the RBA's "blunt tool". Featured: Michael Janda, ABC senior digital business reporter
APAC stocks were softer across the board following the prior day's gains and the choppy/mixed lead from Wall Street.DXY gradually inched higher towards the top end of a 105.25-42 APAC range with G10s softer against the Buck to varying degrees.RBA hiked its Cash Rate by 25bps as expected to 4.35% from 4.10%, while forward guidance saw a dovish tweak.European equity futures are indicative of a softer open with the Eurostoxx 50 -0.3% after cash markets closed -0.4% yesterday.Israeli PM Netanyahu says Israel is open to "short pauses" in Gaza, but ruled out a ceasefire.Looking ahead, highlights include EZ, German, French & Italian Construction PMI, US International Trade, IBD/TIPP, Manheim Index, NY Fed Q3 Household Debt & Credit Report, UK King's Speech, Speeches from ECB's de Guindos; Fed's Schmid, Williams, Logan, Barr & Waller, supply from UK.Earnings: Capgemini, CNH Industrial, Daimler Truck, Persimmon, Watches of Switzerland, UBS, eBay, Occidental Petroleum Corp, Datadog.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
We already know we've been paying a lot more for petrol, rent and electricity, but the rising prices could lead the Reserve Bank to raise interest rates again. The latest measure of inflation shows a rebound from the previous quarter, leaving the annual rate at 5.4 percent. Today, business editor Ian Verrender on what the RBA board is likely to do when it meets on Melbourne Cup Day and why it needs to tread very carefully. Featured: Ian Verrender, ABC business editor
Michele Bullock, the new head of the Reserve Bank, has overseen a decision on interest rates for the first time as governor, with the board keeping the cash rate on hold, for this month at least. But is her approach to monetary policy really any different to her predecessor, Philip Lowe? Maybe not, but the Reserve Bank board she heads is set for a major shake-up. Today, ABC finance presenter Alan Kohler on the RBA's failings and why a rejig could be just what we need. Featured: Alan Kohler, ABC finance presenter
As spring paints the town with color, it's time for our September Economic and RBA commentary update - where the economic scene keeps on shifting. This month, we're getting into the nitty-gritty of a few key topics. Hang out with Ben as he unpacks the RBA's latest moves. In today's RBA update, here are the main things we're diving into:Checking out how China's economic slowdown might mess with Aussie interest rates.Giving a shout-out to our outgoing RBA Governor, with a little tribute.Taking a deep dive into property updates, focusing on Supply Absorption.And don't blink, because we've got some jaw-dropping data that might raise an eyebrow or two. Stay tuned to keep your finger on the pulse of the latest market buzz and snag some priceless insights for smarter financial moves during this lively season.And here are all the time stamps! 00:00 – Today's summary on RBA September 2023 Cash Rate!World Economic Update Segment:0:56 - United States Update1:08 - United States: Annual Inflation Data 3:35 - United States: Interest Rates 5:04 - United States: Labour Market Data Story 7:55 - United States: Business Data 9:15 - United States: Overall Economic Summary 10:57 - China: Overall Economic Summary 11:31 - China: Inflation 15:39 - China: Business Data 17:17 – China – Australia Economic Relationship 20:30 - Europe: Inflation Data 22:30 - Europe: Employment Story 23:06 - Europe: Consumer Confidence 24:25 - Europe: Business Confidence Australian Economy Segment26:14 - The Cash Rate Announcement!28:40 – Special tribute to the outgoing RBA Governor, Dr Phillip Lowe 33:04 - Inflation Story 38:30 - Labor Force Data 40:17 - Consumer Sentiment 41:32 – Australian Retail/Consumer Spending 43:29 – Business Confidence Data Property Market Update47:07 - The Australian Property Story & Housing Finance 49:12 - Property Price Movements 53:35 - Ben's Warning to All Investors – Location Selection55:30 – The troubling data!LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP:
Unless you're living under a rock, you've heard of the recent hike in RBA interest rates. But let's face it, with the cost of housing as it is, living under a rock is looking more and more likely. These increases are a measure to curb spending to bring down inflation, but the RBA is secretly hoping something else will happen …. and that's for you to lose your job. So do we really need inflation to be below 3%? And in a cost of living crisis, why is it better to have higher unemployment?Guest: Richard Aedy from The Money
An in-depth look at New Zealand, as the Reserve Bank holds rates at 5.5% and underscores the need to hold rates higher for longer. Plus, the inquiry into Banking Competition fires up, and the Chief statistician says people do not want to talk to them! Wonder why? http://www.martinnorth.com/ Go to the Walk The World Universe … Continue reading "The New Zealand Cash Rate Is Held, But No Rate Cuts Can Be Expected Yet!"
Another month down and yet another close call by the RBA! Welcome back to Ben's RBA and Economic Update. Join Ben as he unpacks the RBA's latest decision. He delves into the impact of rising interest rates in the US and the intricacies of the woes happening in the home-building landscape. Additionally, he provides in-depth insights into the latest property market updates, offering a comprehensive view of the evolving industry. Tune in to stay updated on the latest market developments and gain valuable insights for making informed financial decisions. In today's RBA release, here are our key themes for this month's economic update:
The Reserve Bank has left the cash rate unchanged at 4.1 percent, saying inflation is showing signs of slowing down but not ruling out further rate hikes. But as the cost of living continues to bite, the Labor government is attempting to pass increases to welfare payments and a $10 billion housing fund.
There's some relief for home owners, with the Official Cash Rate today holding steady today. But mortgage interest costs have blown out in the past two years ago - and the Reserve Bank has warned they'll have to stay high for a while yet. Our reporter Jimmy Ellingham and camerman Nick Monro today asked people how they're coping with the cost of living. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6331037922112
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