Tag Archives: rate of inflation

The Future for Interest Rates

Posted on 24. Nov, 2009 by .

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The RBA's underlying rate of inflation rose by 3.5% in the year to September — less that what the markets and the RBA itself expected. However, this figure needs to fall significantly for the RBA will put interest rates on hold again. With low inventories and industry capacity-use levels up over 80% once more ... [...]

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Thankfully, The RBA Displayed
The Courage of Its Convictions

Posted on 08. Oct, 2009 by .

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Clearly, many households and first home buyers will have reason to complain ... but someone had to step up and show leadership. And it certainly wasn't going to be the Labor Party. By increasing the official cash rate from 3% to 3.25%, the RBA has signalled its intention to ensure Australia's financial future remains the [...]

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