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RBA Glossary definition for Index of Commodity Prices
Index of Commodity Prices – A Reserve Bank of Australia-compiled index which provides a measure of price movements in rural and non-rural (including base metals) commodities in Australian Dollars (AUD), Special Drawing Rights (SDR) and United States Dollars (USD).
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Economic Survey
9 Mar 2023
RBA Annual Report
– 1962
Food prices fell over the year, offsetting increased rent charges. The Wholesale Price Index showed a fall from April to November, 1961, amounting in all to 8 per cent, but later ... The Sydney Stock Exchange share price index for all ordinary shares,
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/rba/1962/economic-survey.html
Monetary and External Policies
9 Mar 2023
RBA Annual Report
– 1980
Prices for commodities, including gold, rose sharply, reflecting international political tensions as well as uncertainty caused by economic developments. ... commodity prices.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/rba/1980/monetary-external-policies.html
Economic Developments | Reserve Bank of Australia Annual Report - 1983
30 Jun 1983
Annual Report
As measured by the “Economist” index, commodity prices, in US dollars, were about 11 per cent higher in June 1983 than in June 1982. ... In contrast, for rural exports there was little change in average prices (increases for some commodities were
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/rba/1983/eco-developments.html
Reserve Bank of Australia Annual Report 2012 - International Financial Cooperation
13 Sep 2012
RBA Annual Report
2012
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278KB
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/rba/2012/pdf/intl-fin-coop.pdf
Payments System Board Annual Report 2011 - Oversight of Clearing and Settlement Facilities
20 Sep 2011
PSB Annual Report
2011
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569KB
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/psb/2011/pdf/oversight.pdf
Australian Economic and Financial Conditions
9 Mar 2023
RBA Annual Report
– 1963
In the longer-run, there must be some doubts. Although world trade continued to increase and commodity prices in general have risen recently, slower rates of growth in the main industrial ... Sydney Stock Exchange Share Price Index (AH Ordinary). New
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/rba/1963/aus-economic-and-financial-conditions.html
Financial Markets and the Bank's Operations
9 Mar 2023
RBA Annual Report
– 1989
In the foreign exchange market, the Australian dollar strengthened from July 1988 to February 1989, encouraged by rising domestic interest rates and by the continued high levels of commodity prices. ... conditions. Market participants became uncertain
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/rba/1989/fin-markets-bank-operations.html
International Financial Cooperation
10 Sep 2012
RBA Annual Report
– 2012
A new Rapid Financing Instrument was also introduced to assist countries facing urgent balance of payments needs, including those arising from natural disasters, post-conflict situations and commodity price shocks. ... At the Governors' and Deputies'
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/rba/2012/intl-fin-coop.html
Economic Developments | Reserve Bank of Australia Annual Report - 1985
30 Jun 1985
Annual Report
The subdued increase in prices over 1984/85 was helped by continued restraint in wage demands and generally depressed commodity prices, including that of oil. ... 9 International Economic Conditions. Over the year to June 1985, the ‘Economist’ index
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/rba/1985/eco-developments.html
Financial Markets and the Bank's Operations | Reserve Bank of Australia Annual Report - 1995
31 Dec 1995
Annual Report
The relatively high level of Australian bond yields contributed to this, as did softer commodity prices and general concerns about the large current account deficit. ... activity. Both factors prompted brighter expectations about commodity prices and
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/rba/1995/fin-markets.html