monetary policy

The removal of the government's override powers, along with greater economic and financial markets expertise, are badly needed

The first RBA two-day monetary policy meeting concludes today (Tuesday). For the first time, the Statement on Monetary Policy and forecasts are being released at the...

The global rebound in house prices has become more narrowly based, while US and European commercial property prices have slumped.

Inflation has slowed sharply and markets now assume the RBA has slayed the inflation dragon and is pricing the first rate cut by mid-year.

Clive Smith has a closer look at how violation of interest rate parity can be a signal of central bank 'policy failure'.

Higher interest rates have the same estimated effect on inflation in Australia, the euro area, and the USA.

Arguably the most significant lesson is that future Governors should intervene with monetary policy far less than he did.

This week Central Bankers head to Jackson Hole to discuss structural shifts, long-term bond yields are going to be a key topic of interest..

Will Governor Phil Lowe go out with a bang with just one meeting left in his tenure?

There has been an argument in recent months suggesting corporate profits are driving inflation. In this wire, I'll argue why that's wrong.

Past rate hike cycles have seen tight monetary policy to control inflation.

The RBA is worried by high inflation and wants to anchor expectations.

Mortgage rates have risen by less than the cash rate, although there has still been a substantial increase in loan payments.

The RBA will consider pausing in raising rates at its April board meeting.

The RBA is fighting inflation with higher rates but how effective will it be without suitable fiscal policy support?

The RBA could've paused, but it didn't. And this will be the consequence.

Recent calls for an overhaul of the RBA need to be considered carefully as maintaining the RBA’s independence is critical.

A lively discussion from the champions of fixed income

Commercial Real Estate Outlook: I just had a look at the latest Fed Loan Officer survey, and things are not looking good for what is a heavily credit-driven sector…...

Small Central Bank Interest Rate Decision Tracker: Back again onto one of my favorite charts — this one tracks monetary policy interest rate moves across the...