Search: Real interest rate
RBA Glossary definition for Real interest rate
Real interest rate – The real interest rate refers to the cost of borrowing money (i.e. the nominal interest rate) net of inflation. It takes account of the fact that part of the nominal interest that borrowers pay to lenders represents compensation for anticipated inflation. The remaining �real� component better reflects the economic cost of borrowing and the return to lending.
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 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
Firms' Investment Decisions and Interest Rates
18 Jun 2015
Bulletin
– June 2015
Firms typically evaluate investment opportunities by calculating expected rates of return and the payback period (the time taken to recoup the capital outlay). Liaison and survey evidence indicate that Australian firms tend to require expected
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2015/jun/1.html
The Movement of Interest Rates
18 Oct 2001
Bulletin
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Overtime, if that were maintained, it would causeinflation to rise, and, with a fixed nominalinterest rate, the real interest rate woulddecline, thus leading to further increases indemand and inflation. ... If, on the other hand, someone is arguingfor
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2001/oct/pdf/bu-1001-3.pdf
Resilience of Australian Households and Businesses
6 Oct 2023
FSR
– October 2023
Resilience of Australian Households and Businesses | Financial Stability Review – October 2023
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2023/oct/household-business-finances-in-australia.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 2022
8 Apr 2022
FSR
Some borrowers will find it harder to meet debt payments due to rising inflation and the expected increases in interest rates. ... Increases in global interest rates have in the past triggered crises in emerging market economies with weaker economic
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/fsr/2022/apr/
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
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
The Neutral Interest Rate
10 Feb 2020
Bulletin
September Quarter 2017
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https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2017/sep/pdf/bu-0917-2-the-neutral-interest-rate.pdf
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/