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IMF believes global economy's prospects are improving

The deputy head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today said prospects for the world economy were looking better since the group released its last economic scorecard in April. IMF first deputy managing director Anne Krueger said downside risks ...

Wizard adds voice to rate cut predictions

... said. "Australian household debt is now over $540 billion and house prices are still rising, but the failure of the world economy to gain momentum is the key indicator the Reserve will monitor when making a decision in the next few months." Wizard's ...

RBA hints at interest rate cut due to international downturn

... through calendar 2003, growth might now be more like 3%." "The main explanation is the weaker performance of the world economy we have seen to date, which is affecting Australia's trade performance," he explained. "Our exports have fallen appreciably ...

RBA keeps interest rate steady at 4.75%

... maintain a cautious stance, given the impact of the drought, a looming housing downturn and uncertainty over the world economy and geo-politics. The last adjustment by the RBA on the interest rate was made in June last year. The dollar is currently trading ...