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Does the RBA have the right pulse check on the economy?

Michele Bullock’s observations about “normal” this week suggest that the RBA still sees the economy’s pulse as elevated above our resting heart rate.

John Simon

When former Reserve Bank governors join the boards of financial institutions, they undermine the credibility of the central bank.

The Reserve Bank’s surprise decision to hold rates in July shocked the market. But a new survey finds its credibility has actually improved.

A new monthly survey from Macquarie University shows the increase in economic uncertainty has led to a jump in pessimistic views about business...

There was a gap in logic between the decision and the explanation. That is why the new communications arrangements can’t come soon enough.

Not allowing the central bank to test its thinking with people in financial markets will leave us with much less well-informed monetary policy...

How can we tell if the Reserve Bank of Australia – which sets the interest rates that shape our national and household budgets – is doing a good...