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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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International and Foreign Exchange Markets
10 Aug 2006
SMP
– August 2006
The volatility was initially triggered by growing concerns about inflation and the prospect of further increases in policy interest rates in the major economies. ... The dollar appreciated against the yen, despite the decision by the Bank of Japan to
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2006/aug/intl-fx-mkts.html
Domestic Financial Conditions
8 May 2020
SMP
– May 2020
Interest rates on outstanding variable-rate housing loans have declined by around 100 basis points over that period, reflecting the decline in SVRs, as well as the downward drift due to ... A number of banks, including the major banks, announced
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2020/may/domestic-financial-conditions.html
International and Foreign Exchange Markets
10 Feb 2007
SMP
– February 2007
European countries still have interest rates a little lower than what is commonly regarded as normal. ... Despite the Bank of Japan's decision to end the zero interest rate policy in July, the level of interest rates in Japan remains very low.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2007/feb/intl-fx-mkts.html
Domestic Financial Conditions
6 Aug 2021
SMP
– August 2021
Borrowers reaching the end of their fixed-rate period have been able to obtain more favourable interest rates now on offer. ... Table 3.1: Average Outstanding Housing Rates. June 2021. Interest rate. (Per cent). Change since February 2020.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2021/aug/domestic-financial-conditions.html
Domestic Financial Conditions
8 Nov 2019
SMP
– November 2019
Graph 3.11. Housing interest rates paid had already been drifting lower prior to the reductions in the cash rate and SVRs. ... This is consistent with lower rates on interest rate swaps, which are often used as a pricing benchmark for these loans.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2019/nov/domestic-financial-conditions.html
Domestic Financial Markets and Conditions
7 Feb 2006
SMP
– February 2006
Domestic interest rates have moved in a narrow range over the past 12 months or so. ... One issue here is that lenders have become more aggressive in marketing loans with increased discounting of interest rates and lowering of credit standards.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2006/feb/dom-fin-mkts.html
Domestic Financial Conditions
10 Feb 2019
SMP
– February 2019
Graph 3.9. Table 3.1 Intermediaries' Housing Lending Rates. December 2018. Interest rate Per cent. ... Graph 3.19. Table 3.3 Intermediaries' Business Lending Rates. December 2018. Interest rate Per cent.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2019/feb/domestic-financial-conditions.html
Domestic Financial Conditions
27 Nov 2018
SMP
– November 2018
Table 3.1 Intermediaries' Fixed and Variable Lending Rates. Interest rate Per cent. ... Graph 3.18. Table 3.3 Intermediaries' Fixed and Business Lending Rates. Interest rate Per cent.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2018/nov/domestic-financial-conditions.html
International and Foreign Exchange Markets
7 Feb 2006
SMP
– February 2006
Policy interest rates in Japan have been at zero for more than five years now. ... 8. Source: Bloomberg. The US market rose less than most last year despite strong corporate earnings, possibly because of rising official interest rates (Graph 20).
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2006/feb/intl-fx-mkts.html
In Brief: Statement on Monetary Policy – February 2024
6 Feb 2024
SMP
The Boards interest rate decision supports the gradual return of inflation to the midpoint of our 2–3 per cent target range. ... The Boards future decisions will depend upon the data and evolving risks, and a further increase in interest rates cannot
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2024/feb/