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Inflation cools but RBA unlikely to budge

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 SEP 2024
... The RBA has already downplayed it and all but ruled out any near-term rate cuts," State Street Global Advisors APAC economist Krishna Bhimavarapu said. "The focus from here will remain on the labour market, so unless there is an upside surprise in the ...

Australians living through protracted period of economic misery: CEDA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 24 SEP 2024
... misery, this time inflation was the main contributor from the June quarter of 2021 to September quarter of 2023. CEDA economist Liam Dillon said this clearly highlights the difficult trade-off facing Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor Michele Bullock. ...

Magellan makes internal PM moves

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 24 SEP 2024
... analyst and portfolio manager at Maple-Brown Abbott, primarily covering financials in Asia ex-Japan. He also worked as an economist at the Reserve Bank of Australia for six years. Thomas is the co-portfolio manager for Magellan's Global Equities strategy ...

Super for housing debate heats up

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 23 SEP 2024
A recent report by economist Saul Eslake, which criticised the use of superannuation for home deposits, has been labelled "deeply flawed" by Australian Institute for Progress executive director Graham Young. Young said allowing home buyers to tap into ...

Calls for independent oversight on mortgage stress

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 23 SEP 2024
... should establish an RBA-style board to oversee APRA with a target for mortgage arrears of between 2% and 3%," HIA chief economist Tim Reardon said. In its submission to the Senate inquiry into the financial regulatory framework and home ownership, HIA ...

Fed cut will not move the dial for RBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 20 SEP 2024
... that Australia's economy is in a different spot compared to many other economies, including the US," HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham said. "Still strong job creation, and an economy that is operating at near its full capacity are contributing to ...

Federal Reserve kicks off easing cycle

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 SEP 2024
... hesitates next time, it risks sending mixed signals to the markets and stalling the efforts." T. Rowe Price chief US economist Blerina Uruci was not surprised by the 50 basis point cut, saying she expects the Fed to cut by about 1.25-1.5% over the next ...

Federal Reserve rate cuts beckon

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024
... the starting gun on its first rate cutting cycle in years; here's what top economists see unfolding. AMP deputy chief economist Diana Mousina said some people believe the Fed is behind the curve and that the labour market will weaken further. They posit ...

Traditional economic indicators have 'tanked': Economist

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 5 SEP 2024
Speaking at Activam Group's act Conference today, AMP deputy chief economist Diana Mousina said economists can no longer rely on traditional economic indicators to make accurate predictions. Mousina noted that many economists have been predicting a ...

Aussie economy grows 0.2% in June quarter

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 SEP 2024
... recession." GDP per capita was down for the sixth consecutive quarter, falling 0.4%. State Street Global Advisors APAC economist Krishna Bhimavarapu labelled the data "meagre". "This is perhaps the clearest indication yet that policy is restrictive enough ...
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