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RBA establishes new panel to ‘strengthen dialogue’ with private sector

The central bank has confirmed a new biannual panel consisting of private sector economists to “strengthen its existing dialogue” with the space. 

RBA establishes new panel to ‘strengthen dialogue’ with private sector
Making news this week (ending 19 August)

Making news this week, RBA keeps options open for September, Rates up to 91bp higher for existing borrowers: Lendi, RBNZ boosts cash rate to 3 per cent, Industry welcomes new MFAA CEO, NSW ...

Making news this week (ending 19 August)
RBA keeps options open for September

While the central bank went hard on its third consecutive 50-bp hike – without considering another option – the August minutes reveal it is not set “on a pre-set path”.

RBA keeps options open for September
NSW commits to flood buy-back and land swap scheme

The state’s Premier has said residents impacted by this year’s floods will be offered buy-backs and land swaps, however no date has been set.

NSW commits to flood buy-back and land swap scheme
RBNZ boosts cash rate to 3%

New Zealand’s central bank has committed to another cash hike in the face of surging inflation, tacking on an extra 50 basis points.

RBNZ boosts cash rate to 3%
Making news this week (ending 12 August)

Making news this week, CBA and NAB reported a lift to home lending, Video VOI to ‘fall by the wayside’ this decade - futurist says, Treasury announces review into ASIC funding, and UK scraps ...

Making news this week (ending 12 August)
Spending continues while sentiment falls, economists say

The latest sentiment data reveals household and businesses are reacting differently to the economic challenges, with mortgagors becoming more pessimistic.

Spending continues while sentiment falls, economists say
ABS to release monthly inflation data

The first monthly consumer price index indicator is set to be released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in October.

ABS to release monthly inflation data
UK scraps mortgage buffers

The Bank of England has removed the affordability buffer for British borrowers this month in a bid to remove some barriers to lending as cost of living increases.

UK scraps mortgage buffers
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