Economy back in recession: CBA
Australia is back in recession as Covid-related lockdowns push activity into a big third-quarter contraction, according to the Commonwealth Bank.
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The debate around the RBA’s board table over the scheduled reduction in weekly government bond purchases is set to be vigorous as surging Covid-19 cases shutter key capitals.
RBA makes wiggle room as Delta takes hold
In minutes of its August policy meeting, the RBA moved to signal its growing concern that the Delta strain represents a new challenge.
GDP growth to turn negative: Harper
RBA board member Ian Harper says a deep contraction in Australia’s economy in the third quarter looks unavoidable.
RBA will choose the path of least regret
A fierce storm has been whipped up by the sudden shutdown of Sydney due to a significant outbreak of Covid-19 cases.
Delta outbreak throws spanner in the works
Purchases of bonds under the RBA’s quantitative easing program were meant to be dialled down in September.
Looking down the lockdown barrel
Risk is rising that the central bank will have to suspend plans to taper its bond-buying in September.
Sydney lockdown weighs on economy
Australia’s stellar economic recovery is under growing threat as Sydney faces the harsh reality of a worsening Covid-19 outbreak.
Debelle in line to succeed Lowe
Amid the noise from the Reserve Bank on the outlook for monetary policy, there was also a quiet bit of succession planning going on.
Lowe adds to case for reopening to the world
Closing the country’s doors to contain the spread of the pandemic has proven to be largely effective and politically popular.
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