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RBA cuts rates, experts debate next moves

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 13 AUG 2025

... our view and in line with the market's expectation. However, the latest round of forecasts in the Statement of Monetary Policy is more dovish than expected, with growth revised lower, and inflation to finally reach 2.5%, the middle of the target band ...

RBA cut all but certain: Experts

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 30 JUL 2025

... lowering the cash rate have now materialised more than the arguments put forward to maintain the more restrictive monetary policy settings." Rynne said consumer and business confidence has continued to be impacted by the higher cash rate. "Consumer and ...

Bullock reaffirms RBA's 'gradual easing' policy

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 25 JUL 2025

... specific outcome, like a certain unemployment rate or number of job losses, to reach full employment," Bullock said. "Monetary policy cannot control how the adjustment happens, but if it can occur while keeping employment strong - and even growing - ...

How will Trump's tariffs impact the RBA?

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 17 JUL 2025

... that the decision to hold in July was more about timing rather than direction, when she spoke following the July Monetary Policy Board (MPB) decision. "At the next MPB meeting in August, the MPB will have the benefit of more information in assessing ...

Chalmers unveils reforms to enhance RBA transparency

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 11 JUL 2025

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has released an updated Statement on the Conduct of Monetary Policy (SCMP) and the first Statement of Expectations for the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) governance board. Chalmers said the RBA Monetary Policy Board formally ...

RBA delivers 'confounding' rates decision

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 8 JUL 2025

... remains boosting business investment to lift productivity. This provides a clear case for the continued easing of monetary policy." Meanwhile, Treasurer Jim Chalmers expressed his unhappiness around the central bank's decision to hold. "I think it's ...

US-Iran tensions send markets into panic mode

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 23 JUN 2025

Global markets are preparing for potential fallout after the US conducted strikes with B-2 Stealth Bombers on three Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend and has since claimed the attacks "obliterated" Iran's nuclear capabilities. IG market analyst ...

Resilient job market reduces rate cut probability: Experts

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 20 JUN 2025

... dialled down chances of a July rate cut from 81% to 76%, AMP still believes the economy needs a boost from easier monetary policy and predicts there will be a cut in July, followed by more in August, November and February next year.

King's honours list recognises excellence in super, finance

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 10 JUN 2025

... currently a director at the Australian Retirement Trust and member of the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) Monetary Policy Board. As an expert in governance in the private and public sector, Charles Macek has served on the board of Emergency Services ...

ECB drops interest rates by 0.25%

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 6 JUN 2025

... mainly reflect lower assumptions for energy prices and a stronger euro," said the Governing Council, which oversees monetary policy. Trade tensions sparked by Liberation Day, however, could throw a spanner in the works and derail its projections. "A ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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