monetary policy

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.