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RBA measures not solely due to COVID: Treasury

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 6 NOV 2020
The unconventional monetary policy measures launched by the Reserve Bank of Australia are not solely a result of the COVID-19 shock, Treasury Secretary Steven Kennedy said. Speaking to Australian Business Economists for a post-budget briefing, Kennedy ...

Chief economist update: More money for reimposed lockdown

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 6 NOV 2020
... keep the status quo - the complete opposite of the happenings on the other side of the Atlantic where both fiscal and monetary policies came into play. Renewed lockdown measures in England - starting November 5 - have prompted the government and the ...

RBA cuts rate to new historic low

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 3 NOV 2020
... only that, but RBA governor Philip Lowe announced a ramp up of quantitative easing measures, bringing in a new era of monetary policy in Australia. The RBA decided to reduce the cash rate to 0.1%, reduce the target for the yield on the three year Australian ...

The rate that stops the nation

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 3 NOV 2020
... been announced, and states are showing reasonable signs of economic recovery (other than Victoria), further easing of monetary policy will likely be supported by the RBA."

Chief economist update: Europe, we have a problem

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 29 OCT 2020
... certainly lead to a double-dip recession in Europe that, in turn, would make imperative increased government spending and monetary policy accommodation. The problem is Europe's problem is also the world's problem. Short of having a vaccine, the ...

Chief economist update: The UK's new plan... after two plans

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 23 OCT 2020
... two metres to one "to allow businesses to be able to reopen". The relaxation of restrictions in the UK (and aided by monetary and fiscal stimulus measures) -- like in most other nations around the world - sparked a recovery in economic activity, underscored ...

Chief economist update: Good or bad news is good Wall Street news

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2020
... governor Brainard believes the US recovery remains uncertain and uneven. Good news or bad news - which would prompt more monetary and fiscal largesse - is good news for Wall Street.

Future Fund posts modest growth

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2020
... maintained depends on the health outlook, the level of Government lockdowns, and the support of expansionary fiscal and monetary policy." He added that given the extent of economic dislocation globally, the board remains cautious about the long-term ...

Chief economist update: Japan's second wave

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2020
... "state of emergency" on May 25 - a month and a bit after it was put in place on April 16. This, along with fiscal and monetary policy support, has allowed the economy to slowly recover. Japanese economic and survey stats have already been gradually picking ...

Fiscal policy spurs investor confidence: Citi

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 OCT 2020
... clear that investor confidence is underpinned by the continued supply of fiscal stimulus and the expectation of further monetary stimulus in both Australia and New Zealand." "During his speech, the RBA governor clearly outlined his willingness to do ...