ABE Weekly: All Eyes on the RBA
Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update Friday 3rd November Key Points War of words – all eyes on the RBA as IMF tips a rate rise Long way to go – Federal Reserve holds but cautions further hikes ahead Eurozone inflation shrinks – along with the economy Private credit growth in Australia flatlines but retail sales […]
ABE Weekly: Bullock Speaks Ahead of Looming Rate Decision
Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update Friday 27th October Key Points Australia’s inflation rate accelerated in the September quarter Michelle Bullock speaks Westpac Chief Economist tips interest rates to fall in 2024 Preliminary Flash PMI – Australian business activity weakens Future Fund made $60 billion in portfolio adjustments during 2023 Global Cash Rates & Inflation The […]
ABE Weekly: U.S. Consumer Spending Reveals A Robust Economy
Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update Friday 20th October Key Points Australian consumer sentiment inches slightly higher U.S. inflation remains sticky at 3.7% Restrictive policy to remain in place: Federal Reserve Middle east uncertainty rattles markets but oil sells off IMF increases U.S, growth outlook forecast “Monetary policy slowing the growth of demand and inflation”: RBA’s […]
ABE Weekly: Is Restrictive Policy Here to Stay?
Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update Friday 13th October Key Points Australian consumer sentiment inches slightly higher U.S. inflation remains sticky at 3.7% Restrictive policy to remain in place: Federal Reserve Middle east uncertainty rattles markets but oil sells off IMF increases U.S, growth outlook forecast “Monetary policy slowing the growth of demand and inflation”: RBA’s […]
ABE Weekly: ASX 200 Gains Evaporate as ‘Higher For Longer’ Paradigm Sets In
Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update Friday 6th October Key Points New captain, same course – RBA holds again New lows for the ASX – 2023 gains mostly wiped Positive PMIs – U.S. manufacturing picks up while services remain in expansion U.S. job openings increase in August Hopes rise for Chinese stabilisation Rolls-Royce Reactors Global Cash […]
ABE Weekly: Inflationary Pressures Persist as Australian CPI Turns Higher
Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update Friday 29th September Key Points Australian CPI rises again to 5.2% in August U.S. GDP grows in-line with expectations Japanese inflation remains stable but elevated Oil makes fresh highs German consumer confidence ebbs Global Cash Rates & Inflation The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Cash Rate remains unchanged at 4.1%pa […]
ABE Weekly: Rates To Stay Higher for Longer as Federal Reserve and Bank of England Hold
Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update Friday 22nd September Key Points RBA considered another rate hike in September U.S. Federal Reserve holds rates steady again U.K inflation surprises to the downside prompting BoE to hold Global Cash Rates & Inflation The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Cash Rate remains unchanged at 4.1%pa The US cash rate […]
ABE Weekly: Higher For Longer? U.S. Inflation Increases As Federal Reserve Meeting Approaches
Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update Friday 15th September Key Points U.S. inflation increased faster than expected in August as gas prices soar Australian consumer sentiment slides but jobs data reveals a resilient economy UK unemployment and wages rise as economy shrinks by 0.5% in July Financial concerns for retirees mount in Australia as cost of […]
ABE Weekly: Have Interest Rates Peaked? RBA Holds Cash Rate Steady Again at 4.1%p.a
Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update Friday 8th September Key Points RBA Holds Cash Rate Steady for Third Consecutive Month September is Statistically the Worst Month for Equity Market Performance Australian GDP Beats Expectations With a 0.4% Expansion in the June Quarter Global Cash Rates & Inflation The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Cash Rate remains […]
ABE Weekly: Australian Inflation Cools – Are Rates Headed Lower?
Australian Bond Exchange Weekly Update Friday 1st September Key Points Australian Inflation cools more than forecasts Matildas boost Australian retail sales but growth rate flatlines Rising debt costs in focus for Australian corporates Global interest rates higher for longer? Global Cash Rates & Inflation The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Cash Rate sits at 4.1%pa […]