Chief economist update: How low will Lowe go?BY BENJAMIN ONG | FRIDAY, 15 NOV 2019 10:35AMIf financial markets were waiting for the Australian labour market report to raise the odds of another RBA rate reduction, they're too late. Now only one question remains. Related News |
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To Brian Parker, the best investment ideas are the ones that make common sense. As chief economist of Australian Retirement Trust, Parker combines his analytical prowess and interpersonal skills to better member education and outcomes. Chloe Walker writes.
Surely there's enough writing on the wall that lowering interest rates is no longer the answer to what the RBA is seeking to achieve. In fact, the strategy is having the opposite effect, and will inevitably continue doing so if pursued.
The question is: is the RBA prepared to admit it's time to rethink the non-working theory, and face the reality of a rethink?
Time to revisit JM Keynes?