Glenn Stevens
News and interviews on Glenn Stevens including trends, features, blogs and community conversations from an Australian business perspective.
THE LIGHTER SIDE: Glenn Stevens vs. Paul HowesFriday, 13 April 2012
After union boss Paul Howes launched a stinging attack on the RBA this week, it was only fitting that RBA governor Glenn Stevens should respond. Or that Clarke and Dawe should respond on his behalf at least. ...
Households still cautious, says Glenn Stevens: Midday Roundup
Friday, 26 August 2011
Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Glenn Stevens has told the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics that households are still cautious and may be for some time. ...
THE BIG PICTURE: Cautious consumers create GST conundrum
Monday, 16 May 2011
When will the period of "consumer conservatism" come to an end? That is the 64 thousand dollar question – a question that the official "family" (Reserve Bank and Federal Treasury) are openly asking themselves, together with analysts and investors. But unfortunately ...
ACTU’s attack on contractors will have huge ramifications: Gottliebsen
Thursday, 07 April 2011
If you are going to build a house or a low-rise apartment block, do it now. Reserve Bank governor Glenn Stevens should also be alert to the possibility that interest rates may need to rise substantially in a year or so. In addition, more than one million Australians ...
THE BIG PICTURE: Why the RBA is pleased with itself
Monday, 07 March 2011
The Reserve Bank Governor isn't one to gloat. But you can certainly sense from the latest interest rate decision that Glenn Stevens is pretty pleased with the state of the economy. Of course, it is not just the Governor that can take credit for our laudable ...
RBA upgrades 2011 GDP growth forecast to 4.25%: Economy Roundup
Friday, 04 February 2011
The Reserve Bank of Australia has said in its quarterly statement that while the floods and Cyclone Yasi in Queensland may cause inflationary pressure, GDP forecasts have been upgraded for 2011 to 4.25%. ...
Don’t expect this rates holiday to last forever: Bartholomeusz
Wednesday, 02 February 2011
There was never any serious expectation that the Reserve Bank would lift official interest rates yesterday. In announcing the decision to leave the cash rate at 4.75%, however, the Reserve Bank governor, Glenn Stevens, was remarkably sanguine about the state ...
RBA keeps interest rate on hold at 4.75%
Tuesday, 01 February 2011
The Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to keep the official interest rate steady at 4.75% this month, with the floods in Queensland softening economic activity. ...
The RBA's rates riddle
Tuesday, 25 January 2011
This is a message for Glenn Stevens, Reserve Bank of Australia, 65 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW. ...
The spend or save debate
Tuesday, 21 December 2010
It's the new dinner party conversation. ...
BREAKING NEWS: RBA keeps rates on hold at 4.75%
Tuesday, 07 December 2010
The Reserve Bank of Australia kept the official interest rate on hold this afternoon at 4.75%, with governor Glenn Stevens saying mortgage lending rates are now just above average given the banks' decisions to raise interest rates above the cash rate. ...
A rocky road to recovery
Friday, 05 November 2010
As the world appreciates the return of the Republican majority in the US Congress, gold remains the evidence that investors are betting that printing money is not the best solution in the longer-term. ...
Good time to sell?
Friday, 22 October 2010
Clearly the household sector is worried that the RBA is going to raise interest rates to make everyone aware that the mining magnates are on a run to China and lending to smart companies is going to get tougher. ...
The world is awash with cash – and markets are rallying: Kohler
Wednesday, 06 October 2010
Wall Street has now taken a double-dip off the table. With the Dow within striking distance of 11,000 after a near 2% surge last night, it's clear the market is removing deflation risk. ...
RBA leaves cash rate unchanged at 4.5%
Tuesday, 05 October 2010
The RBA has resisted the temptation to increase the official cash rate, but has again warned that rates will need to rise soon to keep inflation in check. ...
Fragmented futures
Monday, 27 September 2010
Post election rear vision analysis presents a very fragmented and divided scene with competing political tribal leaders conspiring to produce an uncertain future. ...
Alinta avoids collapse with recapitalisation plan, Shares higher after Wall Street jump: Economy Roundup
Tuesday, 21 September 2010
Electricity group Alinta has reached a new deal to sell assets into a new company owned by its lenders as part of a recapitalisation plan. In a statement, the company said it had "reached an understanding" with lenders. ...
How quickly the outlook for interest rates can change
Wednesday, 18 August 2010
Few economists were surprised when the Reserve Bank held official interest rates at 4.5% at it's recent August meeting, but there is still a lot of conjecture as to just how high interest rates might climb over the next two years. ...
RBA leaves rates on hold at 4.5%
Tuesday, 03 August 2010
The Reserve Bank of Australia has left interest rates on hold at 4.5%, citing diminishing concerns about the outlook for inflation and uncertainty about the global economy. ...
RBA tipped to leave rates on hold today
Tuesday, 03 August 2010
Economists almost unanimously expect the RBA will leave interest rates on hold later this afternoon, as fears about inflation fade. ...
