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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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Exchange Rates and their Measurement | Explainer | Education
30 Apr 2024
This series provides short, concise explanations for various economics topics.
https://www.rba.gov.au/education/resources/explainers/exchange-rates-and-their-measurement.html
Trends in Australia’s Balance of Payments | Explainer | Education
30 Apr 2024
This series provides short, concise explanations for various economics topics.
https://www.rba.gov.au/education/resources/explainers/trends-in-australias-balance-of-payments.html
Drivers of the Australian Dollar Exchange Rate
29 Apr 2024
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All else being equal, an increase in Australian interest rates contributes to the exchange rate being higher than otherwise. ... In contrast, a decline in Australian interest rates contributes to the exchange rate being lower than otherwise.
https://www.rba.gov.au/education/resources/explainers/pdf/drivers-of-the-australian-dollar.pdf
Exchange Rates and their Measurement
29 Apr 2024
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In the medium term, movements in an. exchange rate reflect things like changes in interest rate differentials, international competitiveness and the relative economic outlook in each economy. ... A pegged exchange rate regime limits monetary policy
https://www.rba.gov.au/education/resources/explainers/pdf/exchange-rates-and-their-measurement.pdf
Publications | Payments & Infrastructure Resources
23 Apr 2024
A list of useful Australian publications on payments issues
https://www.rba.gov.au/payments-and-infrastructure/resources/publications/
The Non-Accelerating Inflation Rate of Unemployment (NAIRU)
23 Apr 2024
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In the short run, there is a trade-off between the Reserve Bank Board’s objectives because unemployment and inflation move in opposite directions in response to changes in interest rates. ... By reducing interest rates, the Reserve Bank could lower
https://www.rba.gov.au/education/resources/explainers/pdf/nairu.pdf
Trends in Australia's Balance of Payments
23 Apr 2024
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In recent years, net long-term debt liabilities have fallen as banks gained access to low-cost domestic funding, credit growth declined, and interest rates increased (which reduces the value of ... These features enable the exchange rate to be a more
https://www.rba.gov.au/education/resources/explainers/pdf/trends-in-australias-balance-of-payments.pdf
Interlinking Fast Payment Systems for Cross-border Payments
23 Apr 2024
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more widespread, there has been increasing interest in establishing interlinking arrangements between them to facilitate more efficient cross-border payments. ... Interlinking scheme rulebooks, service level agreements and technical functionality could
https://www.rba.gov.au/payments-and-infrastructure/pdf/report-interlinking-fast-payment-systems-for-cross-border-payments-april-2024.pdf
Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
19 Apr 2024
Listing of documents which have been released by the Reserve Bank of Australia following a request under the Freedom of Information Act 1982
https://www.rba.gov.au/information/foi/disclosure-log/
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/