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CBA will raise rates more than RBA: CEO
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Ltd says it cannot guarantee that increases in interest rates for home lending rates won't exceed those made by the central bank.All big four banks have said that...
- AAP Monday November 9, 08:01 PM -
Asia financial system strong: RBA's Lowe
The strong economic performance and growing financial systems of Asia is giving investors greater confidence in the resilience of those markets, particularly since the global financial crisis, a...
- AAP Monday November 9, 04:40 PM -
Australia shares rise 1.9 pct on rosy RBA view
(Adds analyst comments) By Victoria Thieberger MELBOURNE, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Australian stocks advanced 1.9 percent on Friday, boosted by an upgrade to domestic growth forecasts by the central bank...
- Reuters Finance News, Australia Friday November 6, 06:50 PM -
Aussie dollar basks in RBA's bright outlook
* Aussie boosted by a very bullish RBA outlook * Climbs to three-month highs against NZ$ * Bond futures ease, rates to rise for long time to come SYDNEY, Nov 6 (Reuters) - The Australian...
- Reuters Finance News, Australia Friday November 6, 06:40 PM -
RBA ramps up growth outlook for 2010
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has forecast the local economy to grow more strongly than predicted three months ago, with an interest rate rise next month still on the cards, economists say.In...
- AAP Friday November 6, 06:36 PM -
RBA may hold rates in Dec: economists
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has left its options open for a pause in rate rises in December, following a guarded upgrading of its economic outlook, economists say.In its quarterly statement...
- AAP Friday November 6, 03:52 PM -
Aussie economy on recovery path: Stevens
The Australian economy is now on a recovery path after emerging from one of mildest downturns on record, which has highlighted the nation's sensible macroeconomic policies and demand for the...
- AAP Thursday November 5, 10:09 PM -
Aussie steady before RBA chief speaks; bonds ease
__________AUSTRALIAN CREDIT/FOREX (0130 GMT) SNAPSHOT__________ FOREIGN EXCHANGE (against previous Sydney close) AUD= 0.9085/88 (0.9022/25) AUDNZD=R1.2616/29 (1.2511/33) AUDJPY=R 82.22/28 (81.49/56)...
- Reuters Finance News, Australia Thursday November 5, 02:35 PM -
US interest rates stay at near zero
America's Federal Reserve is keeping interest rates at near zero and plans not to raise them for some time.In its statement today, the central bank says the US economy continues to improve.The...
- Newstalk ZB Thursday November 5, 09:31 AM -
RBA lifts cash interest rate by 25bps
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted interest rates for the second consecutive month and indicated future increases could be more gradual, opening the way for no further hikes until next...
- AAP Tuesday November 3, 08:28 PM -
Aussie dips, RBA sounds less hawkish than some hoped
* Aussie slips as RBA leaves December hike in doubt * RBA raises rates by an expected 25 bps to 3.50 percent * Bond futures surge; swap rates slip SYDNEY, Nov 3 (Reuters) - The Australian dollar...
- Reuters Finance News, Australia Tuesday November 3, 06:52 PM -
Aussie holds fort before RBA decision; bonds slip
__________AUSTRALIAN CREDIT/FOREX (0130 GMT) SNAPSHOT__________ FOREIGN EXCHANGE (against previous Sydney close) AUD= 0.9078/80 (0.9032/36) AUDNZD=R1.2558/73 (1.2543/57) AUDJPY=R 81.97/01 (81.22/31)...
- Reuters Finance News, Australia Tuesday November 3, 02:56 PM -
Buying a property 'should not be scary'
Home buyers should prepare carefully before taking out a first mortgage, a leading broker says.Buying a first home could be nerve-racking but it can also help the buyer's financial future, says...
- AAP Friday October 30, 07:01 PM -
RBA to lift rates next month: economists
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is likely to lift interest rates by 25 basis points on Melbourne cup day, as it continues on its path to a "neutral" monetary policy setting of five to...
- AAP Friday October 30, 05:20 PM -
Russia cuts interest rates to historic low
MOSCOW (AFP) - The Russian Central Bank on Thursday agreed a half-point cut in its benchmark refinancing rate to 9.5 percent, the lowest level in Russia's modern history, in a bid to stimulate the...
- AFP Finance News Friday October 30, 04:22 AM
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