Not expecting recession in 2023
Share: Australia’s Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Wednesday, they are not foreseeing a recession for the Australian economy despite a potential downturn. Key quotes “The expectation of the Treasury forecasters is higher interest rates combined with difficult global conditions will slow our economy considerably, but they don’t expect at this point a recession here […]
Australian dollar jumped higher after the Reserve Bank of Australia +25bp rate hike
<p>The post on the Reserve Bank of Australia policy decision is here:</p><p class="article-slot__title title top"><a href="https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/australia-rba-raises-the-cash-rate-by-25bp-to-335-as-expected-20230207/" rel="follow" target="_self" class="article-link">Australia – RBA raises the cash rate by +25bp to 3.35%, as expected</a></p><p>The statement from Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Lowe sounded a hawkish note, stating cleary the Board expects further rate hike increases (i.e. more than […]
Oil prices rise on supply concerns, China demand outlook brightens
By Laura Sanicola (Reuters) – Oil prices rose for a second day on Tuesday on supply concerns after an earthquake shuttered a major export terminal in Turkey and a field in the North Sea shut unexpectedly, while demand in China, the world’s biggest importer, looks set to increase. […]
Gold giant Newmont’s $16.9 billion bid for Australia’s Newcrest clouded by deal doubts
Melbourne Reuters — Top gold producer Newmont (NEM) Corp said it had made a $16.9 billion offer for Australian peer Newcrest (NCMGF) Mining to build a global gold behemoth, although investors and analysts said it undervalued the target amid a leadership change. Newcrest is seeking a new boss, with previous chief executive Sandeep Biswas having […]
Aus-Sino trade and commerce ministers conducted pragmatic, candid exchanges
China’s Commerce Ministry said in a statement on Monday that Australian and Chinese trade and commerce ministers conducted pragmatic and candid exchanges. Additional comments Australia and China trade ministers held virtual meeting on Feb 6. China, Australia are important economic, trade partners. Bilateral economic, trade cooperation is mutually beneficial. Two sides should work together to […]
Working with China to resume full trade
Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell said on Monday he will travel to Beijing at China’s invitation, as they are working with China to resume full trade. Additional comments Will meet Chinese counterpart soon. The two have agreed to enhance dialogue at all levels, including between officials as a pathway towards a timely and full resumption […]
South Korea, Australia central banks renew currency swap agreement By Reuters
2/2 © Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The logo of the Bank of Korea is seen on the top of its building in Seoul, South Korea, March 8, 2016. Picture taken on March 8, 2016. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo 2/2 SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s central bank said it renewed on Monday a currency swap agreement with its […]
Aussie can benefit from the most resilient real growth in G10 – SocGen
Since its low in October, AUD/USD has been recovering strongly. Economists at Société Générale expect the pair to enjoy further gains. China’s growth spark is benefiting Australia “The Chinese reopening remains the dominant macro theme in FX, while AUD/USD performance is strongly linked to Chinese equities.” “China’s growth spark is also benefiting Australia. Both China […]
Dollar Plunges as Fed Says Disinflation Now in Play
The dollar tumbled on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve said it had turned a corner in the fight against inflation, giving markets a confidence boost that the end of its rate-hike campaign is near. Source link
Australia December retail sales -3.9% m/m (expected -0.3%)
Australia December retail sales -3.9% m/m – a huge miss but there were warnings expected -0.3%, prior +1.4% (November benefitted from Black Friday sales) the -3.9% m/m is the first fall after 11 consecutive months of rises apart from the pandemic and the introduction of sales tax (GST) this is the worst month ever The […]