monetary policy

Trump’s push for a dovish Fed and the RBNZ’s need for a Governor provide insight into both central bank independence and economic impacts.

RBA staff have revised down the estimated neutral rate cash rate to c2¾%, although it is not clear if policy-makers take it at face value.

The RBA cut rates, but was cautious in signalling more cuts given underlying inflation is no longer forecast to hit the 2½% target.

A senior RBA official has acknowledged that there is "no evidence that monetary policy ... is more potent in Australia than ".

The RBA thinks rates are at the right level to to return inflation to target, but discussed hiking today and warned on upside risks.

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'.