14 Mar 2016
RBA to remain on hold for at least 18 months – Australian Press
On Monday, the Sydney Morning Herald carried an article on RBA’s monetary policy outlook.
Key Headlines:
On monetary policy:
Chances of a cut to the cash rate have dropped sharply
Current futures positioning has the Reserve Bank of Australia on hold for at least 18 months
Suggests the cash rate's next move will be up, although this, too, remains unlikely until late next year
On AUD level:
A range of economists say the central bank is likely to feel increasingly uncomfortable as the Aussie nears US80¢, although the loss of export competitiveness is partly offset by the boost to income of higher commodity prices.
Key Headlines:
On monetary policy:
Chances of a cut to the cash rate have dropped sharply
Current futures positioning has the Reserve Bank of Australia on hold for at least 18 months
Suggests the cash rate's next move will be up, although this, too, remains unlikely until late next year
On AUD level:
A range of economists say the central bank is likely to feel increasingly uncomfortable as the Aussie nears US80¢, although the loss of export competitiveness is partly offset by the boost to income of higher commodity prices.