Tag Archives: business confidence
The RBA Keeps Its Powder Dry
Posted on 04. May, 2011 by Chris Lang.
The RBA has displayed a bias towards pre-emptive action. And there is no reason to suggest it would suddenly change that approach.
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Interest Rate Rises ...
Are they a Good Sign?
Posted on 05. May, 2010 by Chris Lang.
The RBA's decision on interest rates yesterday came about because of what's happening here in Australia, rather than in Europe. It has been made against the backdrop of our exporters having recently extracted massive price hikes for iron or in coal, as a result of China's strong growth. Since the global turmoil started in 2008, [...]
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How Interest Rates Affect
the Property Markets
Posted on 17. Nov, 2009 by Chris Lang.
If the Reserve Bank (RBA) further increases rates in December, you will start to see the housing market plateau in the New Year. However, this should have little or no immediate effect on the rest of the economy. In all discussion about Australia's improving economy and retail spending, there has been little regard placed upon [...]
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