Household debt levels are a key concern for RBA policy makers, while a strong exchange rate could also scupper a hike, but strategists say rates will still rise in 2018.
September 21,2017
One economist doubts whether RBA optimism will mean a rate hike any time soon, while another questions whether policy makers are really that optimistic at all.
September 19,2017
The Pound to Australian Dollar surged higher at the end of last week after the Bank of England (BOE) said it was considering raising interest rates sooner than expected by markets.
September 18,2017
Market doubts over the Reserve Bank of Australia's position could push the Pound-to-Australian-Dollar rate higher still.
September 15,2017
A stronger labour market means an RBA rate hike is now fully priced in for late 2018
September 14,2017
GBP/AUD has broken out of a consolidation pattern following an higher-than-expected UK inflation data release and in the process moved above a key trendline which might shift direction for the exchange rate.
September 15,2017
“It is now likely that the RBA will be in a position by mid-2018 to remove some of the emergency stimulus in place,” says Westpac.
September 13,2017
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