Monetary policy

The ASX 200 fluctuates as bank stocks decline due to broker downgrades, while China's fiscal stimulus hopes uplift mining. RBA's rate decision and future announcements will shape Australia's market.

2024-11-05T06:00:47+0000

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand's unexpected 50 bp rate cut has sent the Kiwi dollar plunging to a seven-week low, as economic data shows subdued growth and inflation remains under control.

2024-10-09T05:32:29+0100

As the Bank of England prepares for its September rate decision, economists and market watchers anticipate a continuation of cautious monetary policy amid mixed economic signals.

2024-09-18T01:46:37+0100

The ASX 200 index gains 13 points, despite giving back early gains following RBA Governor Michele Bullock's remarks against rate cuts.

2024-09-05T06:35:22+0100

​​​The July FOMC minutes and Fed Chair's Jerome Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium should provide colour on the start of the rate cut cycle.​​

2024-08-20T01:12:22+0100

The upcoming Jackson Hole meeting will see central bankers gather to discuss monetary policy. But why is it important?

2024-08-19T01:00:44+0100

Find out below who have been the shakers and movers in today’s session on the ASX 200.

2024-08-06T07:23:40+0100

The upcoming payrolls report may well continue to show a weakening in the US jobs market, giving the Federal Reserve further reasons to contemplate a rate cut.

2024-07-31T00:50:15+0100