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RBA Glossary definition for interest rate
interest rate – The term used to describe the cost of borrowing money or the return to the owner of the funds which are invested or lent out. It is usually expressed as a percent per annum of the amount of money borrowed, lent or invested.
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The Movement of Interest Rates
18 Oct 2001
Bulletin
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So if the people askingus to adopt US interest rates are really arguingfor a change of exchange rate regime, thenthere is no dispute that it could probablytechnically be done. ... If, on the other hand, someone is arguingfor adopting US interest rates
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2001/oct/pdf/bu-1001-3.pdf
Statement on Monetary Policy
10 Nov 2001
Bulletin
– November 2001
To be sure, Australian interest rates are now noticeably above those in the US. ... Australia was an exception in that it had reduced interest rates in early September.).
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2001/nov/1.html
Semi-Annual Statement on Monetary Policy
10 May 1998
Bulletin
– May 1998
money. The low interest rate environment and good company profitability have supported the US share market. ... This is because arbitrage by market participants works to ensure that three-month interest rates reflect the expected average cash rate over
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/1998/may/2.html
At a Glance: Financial Stability Review – April 2023
6 Apr 2023
FSR
High household and business indebtedness is a key medium-term vulnerability in some advanced economies, particularly amid slowing economic growth and rising interest rates. ... Australian households and businesses are generally well placed to manage the
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2023/apr/
At a Glance: Financial Stability Review – April 2021
9 Apr 2021
FSR
Another challenge for financial systems is the transition away from LIBOR as an interest rate benchmark. ... Asset prices globally have been rising and are at high levels underpinned by low interest rates.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2021/apr/
Box C: Interest Rate Risk in the Australian Financial System
10 Feb 2020
FSR
April 2018
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https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2018/apr/pdf/box-c.pdf
Statement on Monetary Policy
10 Nov 2000
Bulletin
– November 2000
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) raised overnight interest rates in August as concerns about deflation and the sustainability of the recovery had ameliorated sufficiently for the overnight call rate to be ... The significance of economic news and interest rates
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2000/nov/1.html
The Global and Macro-financial Environment
6 Oct 2023
FSR
– October 2023
The Global and Macro-financial Environment | Financial Stability Review – October 2023
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2023/oct/global-financial-environment.html
Statement on Monetary Policy
10 Feb 2002
Bulletin
– February 2002
Further increases in household wealth, together with moderate increases in incomes and the boost to spending power from lower petrol prices and interest rates, have underpinned the growth in consumption. ... As in the major countries, the current level
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2002/feb/1.html
Box A: Low Interest Rates and Asset Price Risk
10 Feb 2020
FSR
April 2018
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836KB
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2018/apr/pdf/box-a.pdf