Why RBA deputy role could go to an outsider
As Jim Chalmers moves to appoint Michele Bullock’s deputy in coming weeks, two names are the focus of market chatter – one an orthodox outsider.
James Glynn
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RBA rates move shaping as a lineball decision
The RBA’s decision this Tuesday as to whether to raise interest rates in response to third-quarter inflation is too close to call.
‘No evidence’ of wage-price spiral in Australia
There’s no evidence of a developing wage-price spiral and long-term inflation expectations remain well-anchored, said Ian Harper, a member of the RBA’s interest-rate setting board.
Big Mac warns RBA reforms are ‘bad policy’
Former Reserve Bank governor Ian Macfarlane says, far from being best practice, the federal government’s reforms of the RBA board are radical and untested anywhere in the world.
Lowe exits RBA bruised but still standing tall
Philip Lowe’s experience over the past two years shows the reputational damage that can occur if the central bank appears to be out of step with opinions on the street.
Cooling inflation opens door to early 2024 rate cuts
RBA is sure to maintain its hawkish guidance for a while yet. But it could become one of the first central banks globally to start cutting.
Economic soft landing Lowe’s parting gift
The RBA has indicated its growing confidence that the supply and demand imbalances that drove inflation to its highest level in over three decades are now correcting.
New RBA governor enters ring at critical time for economy
Bullock is calm in a storm and able to explain complex economic ideas to the public, a skill RBA governors need given an unusually high level of public scrutiny.
RBA loses old hands at critical time for economy
The departure of Luci Ellis is part of a recent exodus from the central bank that has stripped it of decades of experience and talent.
New RBA governor will need hawkish credentials
With Jim Chalmers set to announce a new central bank head within days, Philip Lowe will be reading the room and preparing for his exit.
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