Tag: RBA
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Pension Funds Grow Bond and Equity Holdings by 33% in 2025 Driven by Capital Gains and Member Contributions
Overview: A 33% Jump in Pension Funds’ Investments Following a strong year for financial markets, pension funds in Kenya expanded their investments in bonds and equities by 33% in the 12 months ending June 2025. The Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) reported that the aggregate value of these holdings rose by Sh398.1 billion, a gain attributed…
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Yen Drops as Japan PM Pushes Slow Rate Hikes, Aussie Rises
Yen Under Pressure as Leaders Signal Caution on BoJ Tightening The yen drifted near a record-low against the euro and held a nine-month trough versus the U.S. dollar on Thursday after Japan’s new prime minister indicated a preference for a gradual approach to interest rate hikes. Traders shifted from a relative sense of policy certainty…
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Yen Dips as Japan’s PM Pushes Slow Rate Hikes; Aussie Rises on Jobs Data
Japan’s PM Signals Cautious BoJ Path The yen remained under pressure, trading near fresh record lows against the euro and hovering around a nine-month low to the dollar as Japan’s new prime minister reiterated a preference for a gradual approach to interest rate hikes. Investors closely watched comments suggesting the Bank of Japan should tighten…
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Living with the Pain: The Risk of No More Interest Rate Cuts After the RBA’s SMP
Overview: A Split Signal from the RBA The Reserve Bank of Australia’s latest quarterly Statement on Monetary Policy (SMP) presents a nuanced picture: cautious optimism in some sectors alongside persistent headwinds that could limit future relief from official interest rate cuts. For households and businesses, the message is clear enough to warrant attention: while rate…
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RBA’s Nimble Balance: Good News in SMP, but Pain Ahead if Rates Stall
Fine-Tuned Signposts in the RBA’s SMP The Reserve Bank’s latest quarterly Statement on Monetary Policy (SMP) presents a balanced view of the economy: there are encouraging signs that growth is stabilising, yet real challenges remain for households facing persistent high costs and for investors weighing the prospects of further rate cuts. With policy rates held…
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Dollar Holds Near 3-Month High as Fed Divisions Pause Near-Term Rate-Cut Bets
Dollar Holds Near Three-Month High Amid Federal Reserve Uncertainty The U.S. dollar hovered just below a three-month peak on Tuesday as market participants reassessed bets on when the Federal Reserve might cut rates. A chorus of voices within the Fed has signaled a cautious stance on near-term easing, leaving traders to pare expectations for a…
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Why Michele Bullock is Relieved to Keep Rates on Hold as Markets Shift
Introduction: A Calculated Pause in uncertain times As global markets wobble and inflation pressures ebb and flow, central banks face a delicate balancing act. Michele Bullock, governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), has signaled relief and prudence by opting to hold rates steady rather than rush into another tightening cycle. Her decision reflects…
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Why Michele Bullock is relieved she is keeping rates on hold as markets continue to shift
Markets in a Quiet Pause: Why Michele Bullock Kept Rates On Hold Australia’s central bank, led by Governor Michele Bullock, chose to keep the cash rate unchanged as markets continue to adapt to a shifting global backdrop. The decision, while anticipated by many investors, carries a layered signal about the economy’s current strength, price pressures,…
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Michele Bullock Holds Rates as Markets Shift: RBA Insight
Why a Hold Became the Comfortable Choice When central banks pause, investors listen. On the latest decision, Michele Bullock, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), opted to keep the official cash rate unchanged. The move, while not dramatic in isolation, came with a carefully calibrated rationale. In a world where inflation pressures…
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ASX Reaches Record High as Unemployment Jump Fuels Bets on Rate Cuts
ASX closes at a fresh record as unemployment rises The Australian share market closed at a new record high as the September jobs data sparked renewed bets on further interest rate cuts from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). The S&P/ASX 200 finished up 77 points, or 0.86%, at 9,068.40, topping the previous record high…