- RBA Media Release 1 October 2019 Media Release Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision Number 2019-27 Date 1 October 2019 At its meeting today, the Board decided to lower the cash rate by 25 basis points to 0.75 per cent. While the outlook for the global economy remains reasonable, the risks are tilted to the downside. The US–China trade and technology disputes are affecting international trade ...
- RBA Media Release 3 September 2019 Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision Number 2019-23 Date 3 September 2019 At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.00 per cent. The outlook for the global economy remains reasonable, although the risks are tilted to the downside. The trade and technology disputes are affecting international trade flows and investment as businesses ...
- RBA Media Release 6 August 2019 Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision Number 2019-20 Date 6 August 2019 At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.00 per cent. The outlook for the global economy remains reasonable. However, the increased uncertainty generated by the trade and technology disputes is affecting investment and means that the risks to the global ...
- RBA Media Release 2 July 2019 Statement By Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision Number 2019-18 Date 2 July 2019 At its meeting today, the Board decided to lower the cash rate by 25 basis points to 1.00 per cent. This follows a similar reduction at the Board’s June meeting. This easing of monetary policy will support employment growth and provide greater confidence that inflation will ...
- RBA Media Release 4 June 2019 Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor:Monetary Policy Decision Number 2019-15 Date 4 June 2019 At its meeting today, the Board decided to lower the cash rate by 25 basis points to 1.25 per cent. The Board took this decision to support employment growth and provide greater confidence that inflation will be consistent with the medium-term target. The outlook for the global economy ...
- RBA Media Release 7 May 2019 Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor:Monetary Policy Decision Number 2019-11 Date7 May 2019 At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.50 per cent. The outlook for the global economy remains reasonable, although the risks are tilted to the downside. Growth in international trade has declined and investment intentions have softened in a number of countries. ...
- RBA Media Release 2 April 2019 Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor:Monetary Policy Decision Number2019-07 Date2 April 2019 At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.50 per cent. The outlook for the global economy remains reasonable, although growth has slowed and downside risks have increased. Growth in international trade has declined and investment intentions have softened in a number of countries. ...
- RBA Media Release 5 March 2019 Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision Number 2019-05 Date 5 March 2019 At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.50 per cent. The global economy grew above trend in 2018, although it slowed in the second half of the year. The slower pace of growth has continued into 2019. The outlook for the global ...
- RBA media release 5 February 2019 Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision Number 2019-01 Date 5 February 2019 At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.50 per cent. The global economy grew above trend in 2018, although it slowed in the second half of the year. Unemployment rates in most advanced economies are low. The outlook for global growth remains ...
- RBA Media Release 4 December 2018 Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision Number 2018-31 Date 4 December 2018 At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.50 per cent. The global economic expansion is continuing and unemployment rates in most advanced economies are low. There are, however, some signs of a slowdown in global trade, partly stemming from ongoing trade tensions. ...
