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RBA Glossary definition for Nominal interest rate
Nominal interest rate – The nominal interest rate refers to the cost of borrowing money before adjustment for inflation i.e. it includes compensation for the expected erosion of the value of the borrowed funds due to inflation. It is the cost visible to the borrower, and is composed of the real interest rate plus inflation.
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 Focus of Policy | Reserve Bank of Australia Annual Report - 1991
30 Jun 1991
Annual Report
decisively. In line with this medium-term focus, nominal interest rates have been lowered, since January 1990, in response to the changes in the economic cycle and the inflationary environment. ... that had occurred; at no time, however, were interest
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/rba/1991/focus-policy.html
The Economy and Monetary Policy | Reserve Bank of Australia Annual Report - 1994
30 Jun 1994
Annual Report
Households, encouraged by the stronger labour market and the lowest nominal interest rates in a generation, extended their borrowings for housing and consumption purposes. ... Inflationary expectations have declined in Australia over recent years, and
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/rba/1994/economy-monetary.html
Note 1 – Summary of Accounting Policies | Financial Statements
3 Aug 2000
RBA Annual Report
– 2000
The RBA engages in interest rate futures and foreign currency swaps and has purchased call options. ... Interest rate futures, foreign currency swaps and call options are off-balance sheet items.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/rba/2000/fin-statements/note-1.html
The Economy and Monetary Policy | Reserve Bank of Australia Annual Report - 1996
31 Dec 1996
Annual Report
One benefit from low inflation, however, is that the accompanying lower structure of nominal interest rates continued to boost post-interest profits and cash flow, even though aggregate profits had declined ... Continuing robust growth in household credit
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/rba/1996/economy-monetary.html
Currency
10 Sep 2012
RBA Annual Report
– 2012
average annual growth rate of 5.3 per cent over the past 10 years. ... Number. 13. 56. 186. 6,923. 603. 7,781. Nominal value ($). 65.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/rba/2012/currency.html
The Economy and Monetary Policy | Reserve Bank of Australia Annual Report - 1992
30 Jun 1992
Annual Report
The weakness in activity aside, in an environment where inflation and inflationary expectations were falling, not to reduce nominal interest rates would have been tantamount to an unwarranted tightening of policy. ... The term structure of nominal
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/rba/1992/economy-mon-pol.html
Developments in the Payments System
13 Sep 2007
PSB Annual Report
– 2007
The past year has also seen a continuation of a trend towards low‑rate credit cards, offering interest rates in the 9 to 14 per cent range. ... Many of the low-rate cards have been marketed extensively, including through offering low, or even zero,
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/psb/2007/dev-payments.html
Developments in Retail Payments Systems
10 Sep 2012
PSB Annual Report
– 2012
The standard rate on most purchase transactions is 4.5 cents. In April 2012, ePAL also announced the introduction of ‘differential’ merchant rates into its multilateral schedule, to take effect from ... For example, low-rate cards may attract
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/psb/2012/dev-ret-pay-sys.html
Earnings and Distribution
10 Sep 2012
RBA Annual Report
– 2012
An appreciation of the Australian dollar exchange rate or a rise in interest rates reduces the value of the Bank's securities, resulting in valuation losses. ... Valuation gains and losses are volatile, as market interest rates and the exchange rate can
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/rba/2012/earnings-dist.html
Note 15 – Financial instruments | Financial Statements
30 Jun 1998
RBA Annual Report
– 1998
Interest rate risk. Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates. ... Interest rate risk. As at 30 June 1998. Balance Sheet Total $ million.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/rba/1998/fin-statements/note-15.html