Australia, Reserve Bank and RBA cut rates

Brazil's central bank director says rates will be adjusted as needed after March
Brazil's central bank is convinced that monetary policy is more restrictive than normal given its guidance for an upcoming interest rate hike, and will adjust it as needed going forward, its monetary policy director,
Australian central bank cuts benchmark interest rate for the first time since October 2020
Australia’s central bank has reduced its benchmark interest rate for the first time since October 2020 as the nation’s inflation cools.
Australia's central bank cuts interest rate for the first time in more than four years
The Reserve Bank of Australia on Tuesday cut benchmark interest rates for the first time in over four years, joining ranks with other major global central banks, as softening inflation allows room for easing policy.
Australia's central bank cautious on rate cuts, all depends on data
Australia's central bank is cautious about cutting rates further given cost pressures in a hot labour market, but it will respond if inflation slows more quickly than expected, senior officials said on Friday.
New Zealand’s central bank (RBNZ) cuts rates for the fourth time in a row
New Zealand’s central bank has reduced its benchmark interest rate for the fourth consecutive time, lowering it by 50 basis points to 3.75% on Wednesday. The move, which aligns with economists’ expectations,
New Zealand central bank slashes rates by 50 points in fourth straight cut
New Zealand's central bank slashed benchmark rates by 50 basis points to 3.75%, marking its fourth straight cut, as the country's economy slows down. The move was in line with expectations from economists polled by Reuters,
NZ central bank cuts rates 50bps, flags steeper easing cycle to revive frail economy
New Zealand's central bank cut its benchmark rate by 50 basis points to 3.75% on Wednesday and flagged further reductions in borrowing costs amid moderating inflation as policymakers sought to revive a struggling economy.
Tunisian President Calls for Amendments to Central Bank Law
Following Saied's call, the parliament in December approved a law allowing the central bank to provide $2.2 billion to ...
India appoints former central bank chief as Modi's principal secretary
India on Saturday appointed its former central bank chief Shaktikanta Das as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's principal ...
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Bank of Israel expected to hold rates again after inflation spike
The Bank of Israel is expected to leave short-term interest rates unchanged at a policy meeting next week after inflation ...
Goldman Hoists Gold Target to $3,100 on Central-Bank Appetite
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. raised its year-end gold target to $3,100 an ounce on central-bank buying and inflows into ...
Philippine central bank cuts banks' reserve requirements, effective from late March
The Philippine central bank on Friday said it was reducing the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) for banks by 200 basis points ...
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European Central Bank Takes Step Toward Blockchain-Based Payments System
The ECB’s plans to build a payments system on distributed-ledger technology could lead to the issuance of a digital euro.
China’s Central Bank Alludes to Foreign Factors Impacting Policy
China’s central bank said it will consider foreign factors and tweak its policy if necessary, in a possible recognition of ...
European Central Bank’s annual loss hits record €7.9bn
The European Central Bank’s loss ballooned to a record €7.9bn last year, as its interest rate payments on its own financial liabilities rose as a result of its decision to increase borrowing costs.
Gold futures gain for eighth straight week on safe-haven demand, central bank buying
Gold futures edged lower Friday but finished the week higher, marking the yellow metal's eighth consecutive week of gains - ...