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ABE Weekly: US Business Conditions decline sharply & the ECB decreases rates
April 24, 2025
ABE Weekly: US Business Conditions decline sharply & the ECB decreases rates

The deposit facility rate now stands at 2.25%, the main refinancing operations rate at 2.40%, and the marginal lending facility rate.

ABE Weekly: Global Bond Markets are Rebounding and RBA Flagging Possible Rate Cuts in May
April 17, 2025

Global bond markets have shown signs of recovery after a period of volatility. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed market stability in a Bloomberg Television[…]

ABE Weekly: US Government Bond Market Turmoil
April 10, 2025

Trimmed mean inflation, the RBA’s preferred measure of underlying inflation, fell from 2.8% in January to 2.7% in February, according to the Australian Bureau of[…]

ABE Weekly: Central Banks Hold Rates Steady Amid Global Uncertainty
April 4, 2025

Trimmed mean inflation, the RBA’s preferred measure of underlying inflation, fell from 2.8% in January to 2.7% in February, according to the Australian Bureau of[…]

ABE Weekly: Australia’s Inflation Cools While US Growth Forecasts Take a Hit
March 28, 2025
Australia’s Inflation Cools While US Growth Forecasts Take a Hit

Trimmed mean inflation, the RBA’s preferred measure of underlying inflation, fell from 2.8% in January to 2.7% in February, according to the Australian Bureau of[…]

ABE Weekly: US Fed Maintains Rates While Swiss Bank Continues Cuts
March 21, 2025

Australian unemployment rate remains steady despite a decline in jobs. US Federal Reserve maintains interest rates as expected.

ABE Weekly: US Inflation Eases Slightly While Australia Sees Strong Consumer Confidence
March 14, 2025
Global Central Banks Tackle Inflation

Consumer confidence in Australia posted a notable rise in March, continuing its gradual recovery from the lows of the past two years.

ABE Weekly: Inflationary Pressures Continue as Global Markets Adjust
March 7, 2025
Australian Dwelling Approvals: Fragile Growth in Housing Sector

Total dwelling approvals rose by 6.3% in January, driven by a surge in private unit approvals.

ABE Weekly: US Fed Stays Cautious as Inflation Pressures Persist
February 28, 2025

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Cash Rate remains at 4.35% per annum, with annual inflation sitting at 3.2% in the year to December.

ABE Weekly: India’s Banking Reform Boosts Banking Confidence
February 21, 2025

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Cash Rate remains at 4.35% per annum, with annual inflation sitting at 3.2% in the year to December.

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