central banks
What if the Reserve Bank of Australia itself has been feeding inflation? An economist explains
24th Apr 24, 9:12am
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What if the Reserve Bank of Australia itself has been feeding inflation? An economist explains
Privacy Act alone not sufficient to meet user privacy expectations for digital cash, Reserve Bank says
19th Apr 24, 12:00pm
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Privacy Act alone not sufficient to meet user privacy expectations for digital cash, Reserve Bank says
'Digital cash' could shore up monetary sovereignty, plus boost competition and innovation, the RBNZ says
17th Apr 24, 6:01am
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'Digital cash' could shore up monetary sovereignty, plus boost competition and innovation, the RBNZ says
Higher long-term real interest rates, lower growth, and higher debt will put pressure on medium-term fiscal trends and financial stability, says the IMF
1st Apr 24, 9:36am
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Higher long-term real interest rates, lower growth, and higher debt will put pressure on medium-term fiscal trends and financial stability, says the IMF
A cautious step-by-step approach to digital money would help the Pacific Island region explore these new technologies effectively to deliver economic and social gains while managing risks, says the IMF
30th Mar 24, 9:30am
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A cautious step-by-step approach to digital money would help the Pacific Island region explore these new technologies effectively to deliver economic and social gains while managing risks, says the IMF
Independence is critical to winning the fight against inflation and achieving stable long-term economic growth, but policymakers risk facing pressure amid a wave of elections this year
23rd Mar 24, 9:01am
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Independence is critical to winning the fight against inflation and achieving stable long-term economic growth, but policymakers risk facing pressure amid a wave of elections this year
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Gareth Vaughan highlights how in its draft recommendations to bolster retail banking competition, the Commerce Commission is muscling in on the Reserve Bank's turf and seeking market intervention from a 3-headed government
21st Mar 24, 1:44pm
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Gareth Vaughan highlights how in its draft recommendations to bolster retail banking competition, the Commerce Commission is muscling in on the Reserve Bank's turf and seeking market intervention from a 3-headed government
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US Federal Reserve, NZ current account & GDP swing into focus after Bank of Japan makes its move
20th Mar 24, 7:04am
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US Federal Reserve, NZ current account & GDP swing into focus after Bank of Japan makes its move
Bank of Japan the headline act, with the Reserve Bank of Australia the support act
19th Mar 24, 7:23am
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Bank of Japan the headline act, with the Reserve Bank of Australia the support act
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Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr says stablecoins and cryptocurrencies are not a credible alternative to central bank money
13th Feb 24, 9:57am
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Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr says stablecoins and cryptocurrencies are not a credible alternative to central bank money
On the heels of a significant increase in its funding, the Reserve Bank outlines its funding wish list for coming years
8th Feb 24, 2:16pm
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On the heels of a significant increase in its funding, the Reserve Bank outlines its funding wish list for coming years
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Assistant Governor Karen Silk says no clear answer to the question of what the right level of foreign currency reserves the RBNZ should hold is
14th Nov 23, 1:23pm
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Assistant Governor Karen Silk says no clear answer to the question of what the right level of foreign currency reserves the RBNZ should hold is
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Reserve Bank of Australia lifts cash rate 25 basis points with financial markets thinking a December rise may come too
7th Nov 23, 4:31pm
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Reserve Bank of Australia lifts cash rate 25 basis points with financial markets thinking a December rise may come too
Reserve Bank staffing levels and personal costs surge over past five years as it takes on broader role
14th Oct 23, 9:27am
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Reserve Bank staffing levels and personal costs surge over past five years as it takes on broader role
Interest rates: Monetary policy is always political as central banks opt to back the financial sector
12th Oct 23, 10:38am
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Interest rates: Monetary policy is always political as central banks opt to back the financial sector
Reserve Bank of Australia sings the same tune under new Governor Bullock as with Philip Lowe, says inflation is on the way down, but that there are 'significant uncertainties' especially around persistent services inflation
3rd Oct 23, 4:38pm
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Reserve Bank of Australia sings the same tune under new Governor Bullock as with Philip Lowe, says inflation is on the way down, but that there are 'significant uncertainties' especially around persistent services inflation
Reserve Bank of Australia says interest rate increases working, but more could still be needed
5th Sep 23, 4:39pm
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Reserve Bank of Australia says interest rate increases working, but more could still be needed
Alexander Douglas weighs up the idea of permanently setting interest rates at zero
14th Aug 23, 10:17am
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Alexander Douglas weighs up the idea of permanently setting interest rates at zero
Reserve Bank of Australia leaves cash rate unchanged, wants more time to assess the impact of its previous increases
1st Aug 23, 4:36pm
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Reserve Bank of Australia leaves cash rate unchanged, wants more time to assess the impact of its previous increases
As with mortgage rates, short-term deposit rates are higher than five-year deposit rates for the first time since the Global Financial Crisis
27th Jul 23, 12:32pm
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As with mortgage rates, short-term deposit rates are higher than five-year deposit rates for the first time since the Global Financial Crisis
ANZ Group Chief Economist Richard Yetsenga sees progress in the inflation war, but climate challenges ahead
15th Jul 23, 9:21am
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ANZ Group Chief Economist Richard Yetsenga sees progress in the inflation war, but climate challenges ahead
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Reserve Bank of Australia holds fire, but says further cash rate increases may still be needed
4th Jul 23, 4:36pm
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Reserve Bank of Australia holds fire, but says further cash rate increases may still be needed
No longer seeing a doom-loop, Nouriel Roubini now anticipates a short and shallow recession, though with the potential for more worrying knock-on effects
28th Jun 23, 2:11pm
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No longer seeing a doom-loop, Nouriel Roubini now anticipates a short and shallow recession, though with the potential for more worrying knock-on effects
Agustín Carstens argues policymakers must be realistic about what they can achieve against a backdrop of high inflation and financial instability
26th Jun 23, 10:06am
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Agustín Carstens argues policymakers must be realistic about what they can achieve against a backdrop of high inflation and financial instability
Paul Donovan on what profit-led inflation is, how it happens and how to combat it
16th Jun 23, 9:43am
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Paul Donovan on what profit-led inflation is, how it happens and how to combat it