Stocks, US yields fall as investors gauge economic sturdiness

[ad_1] [1/2]The German share price index DAX graph is pictured at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, October 27, 2023. REUTERS/Staff/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights NEW YORK, Dec 5 (Reuters)…

Dollar finds footing; Aussie slides after RBA holds rates

[ad_1] SINGAPORE :The U.S. dollar regained some ground on Tuesday and hovered near a one-week high against a basket of currencies, while the Australian dollar fell after its central bank…

RBA Keeps Rates on Hold But Keeps Watch on Incoming Data

[ad_1] Updated Dec. 4, 2023 11:16 pm ET|WSJ Pro SYDNEY—The Reserve Bank of Australia kept interest rates unchanged at a monthly policy meeting Tuesday, offering a reprieve to shoppers just…

Live: Prices rose 4.9 per cent in the year to October, RBA governor says Australians are ‘doing fine’

[ad_1] Last week I interviewed a few economists who tipped the RBA might lift rates next week. But after today’s CPI number came in lower than expected, the broad view…

Andrew Hauser appointed as new RBA deputy governor, ASX ‘dribbled lower’ — as it happened

[ad_1] Here’s a quick rundown of who Mr Hauser is, and why he’s been appointed to be Michele Bullock’s deputy at the RBA, according to Treasurer Jim Chalmers’s statement: “Mr…

RBA Governor Bullock Says Hardest Part of Inflation Fight Still Ahead

[ad_1] Nov. 22, 2023 3:39 am ET|WSJ Pro SYDNEY—The Reserve Bank of Australia’s battle to tame inflation will be slow and drawn out, with the hardest part set to take…

Australia’s Inflation to Ebb More Slowly Than Expected, Acting RBA Chief Economist Says

[ad_1] SYDNEY—Inflation pressures across Australia’s economy are now expected to ease more gradually than thought just three months ago, said Marion Kohler, acting chief economist at the Reserve Bank of…

Australian’s ANZ posts record annual profit amid higher interest rates; lifts dividend

[ad_1] The logo of the ANZ Bank is seen at Lambton Quay, in Wellington, New Zealand November 10, 2022. REUTERS/Lucy Craymer/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Declares final dividend of 94…

Aussie ‘big four’ banks hike home loan rates after RBA decision

[ad_1] People use Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) bank ATMs in Sydney, Australia May 3, 2018. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Nov 9 (Reuters) – Commonwealth Bank of Australia…

National Australia Bank’s second-half cash profit falls as inflation persists

[ad_1] The National Australia Bank Logo is seen on a branch in central Sydney, Australia, February 8, 2018. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights FY2023 cash earnings up 8.8%, but…