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Monetary policy meeting minutes
Brett Craig
June 4, 2024
The monthly consumer price index (CPI) indicator released last week reported a 3.6 per cent increase in the 12 months to April. This follows the 3.5 per cent increase reported in March. We have seen relative stability in the rate of inflation since December 2023, albeit with slight upticks reported in the past two months. This data will be a key point for discussion at the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA’s) next meeting on the 17th of June. continue…
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The RBA’s balanced approach to monetary policy amidst persistent inflation and economic pressures
Brett Craig
May 29, 2024
Last week the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) released the minutes from their most recent monetary policy meeting, held earlier this month. The decision to keep the cash rate was made because there had not been sufficient data to warrant a change at this stage. Given that inflation is continuing to trend down, towards the top of the target range, and the path has not altered course, there was no argument against the decision made this month. However, the messaging does not rule out an additional rate rise. continue…
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How much better off are you in a private credit fund versus an investment property?
Roger Montgomery
May 24, 2024
I recently met with a dear friend who was celebrating the full repayment of his mortgage. Putting aside the fact most people might think that’s an unusual milestone to celebrate, he used the gathering to discuss what investments he could fund by borrowing against his house. From the frying pan into the fire. continue…
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How private credit funds can be your ally during Australia’s cost of living crisis
Roger Montgomery
May 15, 2024
In this week’s video insight, I discuss how private credit funds can be an effective strategy for Australians, especially during the current cost–of–living crisis. I delve into why these funds might be a helpful addition to your investment portfolio, particularly in these challenging economic times. I provide a general overview of private credit as an asset class and explore its potential benefits, including the potential for regular income generation and risk management. continue…
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Non-bank business lending and household spending
Brett Craig
May 7, 2024
Recent data from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) on the Australian non-bank financing sector alluded to the fact that businesses are continuing to turn to non-bank providers for funding. As evidenced in the graph below, the non-bank share of business credit is trending upwards. Businesses are actively turning to non-bank lenders for bespoke lending solutions and quicker access to capital, in order to maintain momentum and assist with achieving growth. The banking sector continues to be the dominant lender within the residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) market, as the capital requirements enforced by the regulatory framework have favoured this style of lending for the banks. continue…
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Quarterly consumer price index update
Brett Craig
May 2, 2024
The long-awaited quarterly consumer price index (CPI) figure was reported last week. Over the March quarter, CPI rose by 1.0 per cent, which follows the previous 0.6 per cent December quarter increase. Over the 12 months to March 2024, CPI rose by 3.6 per cent. Whilst the annual rate of inflation is trending downwards, the quarterly figure increased by 0.4 per cent and poses ongoing challenges. continue…
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Australia’s private credit potential: a quick start guide for savvy investors
Roger Montgomery
April 15, 2024
In a constantly evolving investment landscape, private credit stands out as an important opportunity, especially for those seeking alternatives to traditional income solutions and volatile public markets. Private credit is an option for investing that, for example, can generate potentially superior income streams to those from owning bank shares, but without the risk to capital that comes with the stock market. continue…
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Household spending increases
Brett Craig
April 10, 2024
The monthly household spending indicator released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) last week, is an additional data point crucial to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA’s) ongoing monitoring and decision making. Household spending was 3.6 per cent higher than this time last year. This follows a slight dip we saw in December 2023. The ABS reported a 1.2 per cent increase in December 2023 and 2.9 per cent increase in January 2024. continue…
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Inflation remains steady
Brett Craig
April 3, 2024
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) last week, released the monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures for February. The consumer price index is a measure of inflation published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The monthly CPI read came in at 3.4 per cent in the 12 months to February 2024. The rate has now remained unchanged for three consecutive months. When excluding the volatile items, which included fuel, fruit and vegetables, and holiday travel, the CPI level was 3.9 per cent. This is a downward revision from the 4.1 per cent reported in January. continue…
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RBA holds rates steady amid moderating inflation
Brett Craig
March 25, 2024
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board left the cash rate on hold at 4.35 per cent last week, in line with market expectations. The decision was made off the basis that “inflation continues to moderate, but remains high.” continue…
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