Australian Bond Exchange

ABE Weekly: Inflation Fight Not Done Yet – Federal Reserve

Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update 5th April 2024 Key points U.S. GDP data underscores America’s economic resilience “Not done yet” – what we learned from Powell’s press conference Australia’s housing market steamrolls higher Australian retail sales disappoint Global Cash Rates & Inflation The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Cash Rate now sits at 4.35%pa and […]

ABE Weekly: Two Holds and a Hike

Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update Friday 22nd March Key points  RBA holds rates again at 4.35%pa as hawkish language softens Federal Reserve holds despite higher inflation Bank of Japan ends negative rate regime Global Cash Rates & Inflation  The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Cash Rate now sits at 4.35%pa and the annual inflation rate […]

ABE Weekly: “The Last Mile”

Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update Friday 15th March Key points  Structural reform needed to fix Australia’s productivity slump   U.S. inflation accelerates as unemployment hits 2 year high  Is a Japanese rate pivot imminent?  European Central Bank holds – expects inflation to hit 2% by 2025 Global Cash Rates & Inflation  The Reserve Bank of Australia […]

ABE Weekly: Here We Go Again – A Trump-Biden Showdown Looks Inevitable

Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update Friday 8th March Key points  Australian GDP growth weakens Corporate bond issuance remains high China sets growth target of 5% How will a Biden-Trump showdown impact bond markets Global Cash Rates & Inflation  The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Cash Rate now sits at 4.35%pa and the annual inflation rate […]

ABE Weekly: Bubble Trouble?

Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update Friday 1st March Key points  Australian inflation steady at 3.4% in January Corporate earnings – what we’ve learned Demand for credit remains strong Commercial property woes persist   Global Cash Rates & Inflation  The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Cash Rate now sits at35%pa and the annual inflation rate in the […]

ABE Weekly: What Could Possibly Go Wrong…

Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update Friday 23 February   Key points  Introducing ABE’s latest investment offering – Hertz Corporation Economic uncertainty remains high – RBA meeting minutes China slashes key mortgage rate to support slumping real estate values A deflationary spiral  Global commercial property is in trouble  Equities ascend as economic expectations decline. Global Cash […]

ABE Weekly: RBA Governor Cautions Markets on Early Rate Cuts

Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update Friday 9th February   Key points RBA holds the cash rate steady at 4.35% “Demand moderation is here”, say Australian businesses Chinese housing market woes persist OECD says rates need to stay high Global Cash Rates & Inflation The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Cash Rate now sits at 4.35%pa […]

ABE Weekly: Record Surging Demand For Corporate Bonds | U.S. Equities Make All-Time Highs – Are Markets Getting Complacent?

Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update Friday 26th January  Key points Highest year-to-date figure for dollar-denominated debt on record Equity markets surge – the Future Fund tips credit Australian business confidence strengthens U.S. consumer confidence climbs Global Cash Rates & Inflation The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Cash Rate now sits at35%pa and the annual inflation […]