RBA pulls out the big guns
The Reserve Bank of Australia may go all in at its policy meeting next month.
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Despite debt, RBA will welcome fiscal firepower
The rainy day that Australians have been fearfully saving for has come, and it’s meant the old fiscal mantras no longer resonate.
Don’t expect any fireworks from the RBA
It is highly unlikely that there will be a pyrotechnic policy announcement at the bank’s next board meeting on October 6.
Sharp drop in immigration to hit economy
Australia’s resilience in past economic crises owed much to an open-door immigration policy. The coronavirus pandemic has kicked that pillar away.
September end to wage support ‘a problem’
The Reserve Bank’s deputy governor has warned the government against ceasing its massive wage subsidy program in September.
Fed looks to RBA on rate strategy
Australia’s central bank is providing clues as the US Fed mulls a new policy tool to help hold interest rates low amid the downturn.
Economic clouds have silver lining
Josh Frydenberg has confirmed the economy is in recession, but a quick response means there is room to be upbeat.
ATO tapped for details on virus hit
The slump in Australia’s economic growth due to COVID-19 has stunned forecasters, sparking calls for fresh data.
Lowe paints grim post-virus picture
RBA governor Philip Lowe held back nothing when forecasting the worst conditions for the economy since the Great Depression.
RBA details bad and ugly. There’s not much good.
Governor Lowe’s unprecedented comments signal our leaders aren’t under any illusions about the storm ahead.
Original URL: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/author/james-glynn/page/15