Economy

News and updates on the Australian economy and world markets that impact on the Australian economy.

11 – 0: The RBA Keeps Rates on Hold for the Eleventh Straight Month.

 Mortgage One - Tuesday, October 04, 2011

The RBA kept rates on hold, again, as expected in October, but is progressively becoming more dovish in tone. The RBA has now hinted at the possibility of cutting rates if needed.   Read more

The Claytons Rate Hike

 Danny Masri - Tuesday, September 06, 2011

The interest rate ‘hold’ decision today marks ten straight months of flat rates; the most stable interest rate environment for five years. Anyone would be forgiven to raise an eyebrow at that; the spectre of an interest rate rise has been lurking since at least March when inflation once again moved above 3%.  Read more