Search: Nominal interest rate
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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Statement on Monetary Policy
10 Nov 2001
Bulletin
– November 2001
To be sure, Australian interest rates are now noticeably above those in the US. ... In these countries, nominal interest rates are at low levels, generally in the range of 1–4 per cent.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2001/nov/1.html
Semi-Annual Statement on Monetary Policy
10 Nov 1997
Bulletin
– November 1997
As a result, the three reductions in official interest rates during 1996 have been followed by two further declines since the first. ... Markets assessed that the authorities in Hong Kong would resist any change in the exchange rate despite the loss of
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/1997/nov/2.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
Bulletin
18 Apr 2024
Bulletin
Insights into the economy and financial system from teams throughout the Reserve Bank of Australia
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/
Low Interest Rates and Bank Profitability – The International Experience So Far
17 Jun 2021
Bulletin
– June 2021
This article discusses the effect that low interest rates may have on bank profits, and reviews the experience of banks in economies that have had very low interest rates for an extended period.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2021/jun/low-interest-rates-and-bank-profitability-the-international-experience-so-far.html
September | 2023
21 Sep 2023
Bulletin
Insights into the economy and financial system from teams throughout the Reserve Bank of Australia
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2023/sep/
Statement on Monetary Policy
10 May 2002
Bulletin
– May 2002
The latter has been boosted by low interest rates and rising house prices, as well as an historically low unemployment rate. ... This is the highest rate of issue since the mid 1990s when interest rates also favoured Australian investments.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2002/may/1.html
Statement on Monetary Policy
10 May 2003
Bulletin
– May 2003
The only industrial country increasing interest rates is Canada. The Bank of Canada raised its policy interest rate by a further 50 basis points to 3.25 per cent in two ... Interest rates have been broadly stable at low levels in Asian emerging markets.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2003/may/1.html
Banks' Funding Costs and Lending Rates
10 Mar 2012
Bulletin
– March 2012
Interest rates on transaction accounts have not fallen in line with the cash rate as many only pay very low nominal interest rates. ... Accordingly, interest rates on business and housing variable-rate loans tended to adjust in line with the cash rate.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2012/mar/5.html
January | 2024
25 Jan 2024
Bulletin
Insights into the economy and financial system from teams throughout the Reserve Bank of Australia
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2024/jan/