Australia
New model for anticipated structural changes
New research from the Reserve Bank of Australia develops a model that is relevant for monetary policy which can allow for anticipated structural changes.
Australia's point cut marks seven-year low
The Reserve Bank of Australia has slashed its key rate by a full percentage point to 4.25%, its lowest level since December 2001.
Papua New Guinea's Kamit praises polymer
The benefits of polymer banknotes are their cost-effectiveness, durability and greater ability to withstand counterfeiting, said Wilson Kamit, the governor of the Papua New Guinea.
RBA justifies November cut
An attempt to reduce the risk of a sharp weakening of demand was behind the Reserve Bank of Australia's cut in the cash rate by 75 basis points to 5.25%, according to minutes of the November meeting.
RBA slashes rates to five-year low
The Reserve Bank of Australia on Tuesday shocked markets with a sharper-than-expected rate cut of 75 basis points.
RBA's Debelle: recession's impact uncertain
The impact of global developments on Australia is uncertain, said Guy Debelle, the deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Public sector should provide liquidity: RBA
The public sector should provide liquidity in times of stress, finds a new paper from the Reserve Bank of Australia
RBA's Stevens on the future of finance
In this speech, Glenn Stevens, the governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, argues that the global financial sector is likely focus less on "exotic innovation" in the future.
Australia, NZ guarantee all deposits
Australia and New Zealand became the latest countries to guarantee all deposits over the weekend.
Australia slashes rates by 100 basis points
The Reserve Bank of Australia shocked markets on Tuesday, opting to cut its key rate by a full percentage point to 6%, the steepest margin since 1992.
Phillips curve is flattening
A new paper from the Reserve Bank of Australia finds that the Phillips curve, which measures the relationship between unemployment and inflation, has flattened in recent years.
Central banks act as busts prompt panic
Central banks pledged to inject an additional $330 billion in dollar funds on Monday after interbank markets froze following a wave of bank failures.
RBA justifies September rate cut
A slowdown in demand allowed for a cut in the cash rate by 25 basis points to 7%, according to minutes from the September board meeting of the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Nordic banks and RBA join Fed swap club
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday stepped up efforts to counter money market tensions, establishing additional swap lines with the Reserve Bank of Australia and three Scandinavian central banks to meet demand for dollar loans.
Reserve Bank of Australia - Annual Report 2007
The sound position of local banks was a major source of strength for the Australian financial system during last year, said Glenn Stevens, the governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, in the foreword the central bank's latest Annual Report.
RBA's Stevens: monetary policy and booms
The proposition that monetary policy should lean against asset price and credit booms is up for discussion again, said Glenn Stevens, the governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia.
RBA's Stevens sees inflation falling
Inflation will remain uncomfortably high until the end of the year but should fall back after, Glenn Stevens, the governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, has said.
Rate cut proves RBA wrong: ex-governor Fraser
Bernie Fraser, a former governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, has said that the central bank's September rate cut confirms it misjudged the economic climate in raising rates earlier this year.
Australia cuts on signs of slower growth ahead
The Reserve Bank of Australia lowered its key rate from a 12-year high on evidence that earlier hikes have succeeded in subduing demand.
RBA hints at September cut
Ric Battelino, the deputy governor at the Reserve Bank of Australia, on Thursday gave the central bank's strongest sign yet that it will cut rates at its next monetary policy meeting on 2 September.
RBA's Lowe on financial cycles
Proposals for banks to accumulate capital buffers in the good times might help smooth out the swings in the credit cycle, said Philip Lowe, an assistant governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia.
RBA looking to lower rates
The Reserve Bank of Australia has reiterated that it will soon cut its key rate, now at a 12-year high, on signs that high borrowing costs are now curbing domestic demand.
RBA holds but hints cut to come soon
The Reserve Bank of Australia kept rates at a 12-year high for the fifth-straight month on Tuesday but suggested that it could soon lower borrowing costs.
Australia's PM: banks must pass on RBA cuts
Kevin Rudd, Australia's prime minister, has urged the nation's banks to pass on the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) rate cuts to consumers.