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Maple-Brown Abbott names risk chief

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUL 2023
... her career, Birrell has also worked at Deutsche Bank, TD Waterhouse Investor Services, Schroders Investment Management and HSBC Markets (Australia). Commenting on Helen's appointment, Rahmani said: "We are very excited about the appointment of Helen ...

Inflation drops to 5.6%

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2023
... beverages up 7.9%, and furniture, household equipment and services up 6%. Partly offsetting the rise was a fall in fuel, down 8%. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham said the figures were a win for Australians but it's too soon to declare victory in ...

Economists divided over cash rate decision

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 5 JUN 2023
... outcome of the June meeting as a pause." After the RBA surprised the market in May lifting the cash rate by 25 basis points, HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham concurs that a hike is unlikely, but equally can't be ruled out. "The arguments for holding ...

Wage increases to offset more rate hikes: Experts

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUN 2023
... probably get one more, most likely in July but you can't rule out next week; there is a high risk it could come next week." HSBC chief economist Australia and New Zealand Paul Bloxham agreed with Oliver's point. "The decision presents upside ...

Inflation rises to 6.8%

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 1 JUN 2023
... automotive fuel, fruit and vegetables and holiday travel," said ABS head of prices statistics Michelle Marquardt. Alongside this, HSBC chief economist Australia and New Zealand Paul Bloxham said local fuel prices rose by 2.9% month on month at the pump ...

RBA appointments prompt debate

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2023
... questions about his possible reappointment. However, when weighing up if the changes will help the pockets of Australians, HSBC chief economist Australia and New Zealand Paul Bloxham said it's still unclear. "Only time will tell if these arrangements ...

Employment figures no cause for rate hike: Experts

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 14 APR 2023
... call and the risk of another 0.25% hike is very high." The latest inflation data is due to be released April 26. Meanwhile, HSBC's Paul Bloxham also believes the pause will remain. "For the RBA, the key is what the jobs market means for wages growth. ...

Long pause likely from RBA: Economist

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2023
The Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) pause on interest rate hikes will likely linger, according to HSBC chief economist Australia and New Zealand Paul Bloxham. In a recent Financial Standard podcast, Bloxham said despite inflation still being high ...

RBA steadies cash rate, flags more hikes

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2023
... contagion from the banking sector issues also can't be ruled out which would also justify keeping interest rates steady." HSBC chief economist for Australia, New Zealand and global commodities Paul Bloxham believes the RBA is done with hiking the cash ...

Australian CPI falls to 6.8%, adds to halt hopes

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2023
... The latest CPI numbers, released yesterday, reflect the final piece of the puzzle needed ahead of next week's meeting. HSBC chief economist Australia and New Zealand Paul Bloxham has previously favoured the prediction of halting rates and said the ...