Call to action by the Reserve Bank Governor

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Speech by Reserve Bank Governor The Reserve Bank Governor Glenn Stevens delivered a speech “Economic Possibilities” A coach rallies his players The Reserve Bank Governor has delivered a powerful speech

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Australian bonds – A watched pot

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The rally in global bond markets has extended far beyond many observers’ expectations, with investors seemingly unwilling to allow any retreat from record low yields. The liquidity glut created by

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BetaShares Global Market Review September 2014

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US confidence drives international equities growth Anticipation of an increase in US interest rates in 2015 drove a rise in the US dollar, falling commodities prices and a sustained sell-off

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Car sales hit record highs; New home sales lift

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New home sales; Performance of Services; New vehicle sales New home sales rise: New home sales rose by 3.3 per cent in August after slumping by 5.7 per cent in

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Dwelling approvals hit record highs

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Dwelling Approvals; International Trade; RBA Senate Testimony Dwelling approvals: Dwelling approvals rose by 3.0 per cent in August and are up 14.5 per cent over the year. Over past 12 months

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House prices take a breather over September

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RP Data‑Rismark report that Australian dwelling prices rose by a small 0.1% over September.  Annual growth eased to 9.3%. Dwelling prices growth has been strongest in Australia’s two largest capital

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Weekly market & economic update – week ending 26 September, 2014

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Share markets had a rough week weighed down by a combination of worries about the Fed, tough action against US companies

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Record Wealth! RBA open to “macroprudential” tools

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Financial Accounts; Population; Job Vacancies; Final Budget Outcome Household wealth stood at a record $7,780.6 billion at the end of June, up $97.4 billion or 1.3 per cent over the quarter. In

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Currency markets heat up, says Instreet

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Two events are set to grab the most attention this week – the outcome of the US Federal Reserve’s policy meeting and the referendum on Scottish independence. Both are important

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