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RBA Glossary definition for Indicative
Indicative – Data are not necessarily observed but calculated from reference points. For a financial asset or product, an �indicative� price may not necessarily correspond to the price at which dealers in that market would execute transactions; for an example see Notes for Table F11.
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Unemployment and Spare Capacity in the Labour Market
18 Sep 2014
Bulletin
– September 2014
The unemployment rate provides an important gauge of spare capacity in the labour market and the economy more generally. However, other factors also affect unemployment, which complicates its interpretation when informing monetary policy.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2014/sep/2.html
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18 Sep 2014
Bulletin
Insights into the economy and financial system from teams throughout the Reserve Bank of Australia
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2014/sep/
Trading in Treasury Bond Futures Contracts and Bonds in Australia
18 Sep 2014
Bulletin
– September 2014
Treasury bond futures are a key financial product in Australia, with turnover in Treasury bond futures contracts significantly larger than turnover in the market for Commonwealth Government securities (CGS). Treasury bond futures contracts provide a
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2014/sep/6.html
A Century of Stock-Bond Correlations
18 Sep 2014
Bulletin
– September 2014
The correlation between movements in equity prices and bond yields is an important input for portfolio asset allocation decisions. Throughout much of the 20th century, the correlation between equity prices and government bond yields in the United
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2014/sep/8.html
The Determinants of Non-tradables Inflation
18 Sep 2014
Bulletin
– September 2014
This article examines the factors that explain inflation in prices of non-tradable items in the CPI. Non-tradable goods and services by definition have relatively little exposure to international competition. Consequently, their prices are more
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2014/sep/4.html
The Effective Supply of Collateral in Australia
18 Sep 2014
Bulletin
– September 2014
High-quality assets play an important role as collateral for a wide range of transactions and activities in wholesale financial markets. Regulatory changes since the global financial crisis are increasing the demand for high-quality assets, thereby
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2014/sep/7.html
Inflation and the Cost of Living
20 Mar 2014
Bulletin
– March 2014
This article looks at increases in the cost of living for Australian households over the past decade. Inflation as measured by changes in the consumer price index (CPI) overstates ‘true’ increases in the cost of living due to a number of
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2014/mar/4.html
Infrastructure Developments in the Market for Commonwealth Government Securities
19 Sep 2013
Bulletin
– September 2013
The market for Commonwealth Government securities (CGS) is a key financial market in Australia because, among other things, it provides a risk-free benchmark for the pricing of a wide range of fixed income securities. This article discusses aspects
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2013/sep/6.html
The Relationship between Bulk Commodity and Chinese Steel Prices
19 Sep 2013
Bulletin
– September 2013
Iron ore and coking coal are complementary inputs for steelmaking and therefore their prices are closely related to steel prices. Historically, trade in iron ore and coking coal was based on long-term contracts, but in recent years there has been a
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2013/sep/2.html
Supply-side Issues in the Housing Sector
10 Sep 2012
Bulletin
– September 2012
City. Indicative cost. (a). Range. Sydney. 44. 15–70. Melbourne. 12. 12–17.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2012/sep/2.html