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Quantitative easing

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Global sharemarkets remain volatile.

The $164 billion test coming for markets this week

A flood of US government debt is about to hit markets even as the field of buyers is shrinking. It could lead to unintended consequences.

  • Stephen Bartholomeusz

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Shoppers and home buyers will feel the impact of quantitative tightening through 2023.

Quantitative tightening – the easy money sequel that could ease rates pain

The Reserve Bank may not have to lift interest rates as high as feared due to the impact of quantitative tightening, which could keep a lid on inflation.

  • Shane Wright
The Golden Dragon index of Chinese companies listed in the US had been down 36 per cent this month but soared 43 per cent late last week. It remains, however, more than 50 per cent below its levels a year ago.

A risky experiment that could lead to a market meltdown is about to get underway

The US is about to start a largely untested experiment in monetary policy that many fear will have unintended - and destructive - consequences.

  • Stephen Bartholomeusz
Inflation explainer

‘Inflation, huh?’ Your ultimate dinner party survival guide to the economy

What is inflation? Why is it bad? Why aren’t real wages rising – and what does that even mean?

  • Jessica Irvine
Treasurer Jim Chalmers admits the budget will be affected by higher than expected interest rates on outstanding debt.

Budget faces debt cliff as interest rates on borrowings soar

The highest interest rate on government debt since 2014 points to much higher interest bill for taxpayers and the federal government.

  • Shane Wright
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Brave new world: Europe is about to take a risky step into the future

The EU is about to end its aggressive eight-year experiment with unconventional monetary policies. The dramatic shift creates the potential for a lot of problems.

  • Stephen Bartholomeusz
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RBA governor Philip Lowe.

Australia to end QE with murky future for $650b of assets

Australia is set to conclude its quantitative easing program, leaving the Reserve Bank with more than 40 per cent of government bonds on issue and raising questions about what it will do with the pile of assets.

  • Swati Pandey and Garfield Reynolds
Interest rate rises aren’t always bad. RBA governor Phil Lowe.

Interest rate rises will be a good thing - provided they’re not too soon

We won’t be back to anything like normal until, ultimately, interest rates are much higher. Don’t forget that. Your grandma hasn’t.

  • Ross Gittins
The RBA is turning off its money printing presses.

Quantitative easing is dead, long live quantitative tightening

The RBA has pumped hundreds of billions of dollars into the economy to deal with COVID-19. It’s mulling how to withdraw that support without upending the economy.

  • Shane Wright
Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe.

RBA flags changes to housing market and interest rates as economy bounces back

The RBA has changed its rhetoric on keeping rates unchanged until “2024 at the earliest” and is war gaming how to take heat out of the nation’s booming property market.

  • Shane Wright and Jennifer Duke

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