Centralna banka Australije slično ostalim razvijenim ekonomijama mesecima unazad povećava referentnu kamatnu stopu (poslednji put za 25 bazičnih poena, na 2.85%), kako bi obuzdavali inflatorne pritiske (domaće tražnje i globalnih faktora). Odbor očekuje usporavanje ekonomskog rasta tokom 2023. usled usporavanje globalne ekonomije i potrošnje domaćinstava (zbog strožih finansijskih uslova). Iako je niska stopa nezaposlenosti, zapošljavanje je otežano. Kako monetarna politika funkcioniše sa zakašnjenjem puni efekat povećanja kamatnih stopa tek (u 2023) treba osetiti. Veće kamate i veća inflacija vrše pritisak na budžete domaćinstava. Poverenje potrošača je takođe opalo, a cene stanova opadaju nakon ranijih velikih povećanja. Raste stopa štednje (viša nego pre pandemije).
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision – November 2022 | Media Releases | RBA
The Central Bank of Australia, similar to other developed economies, has been increasing the reference interest rate for months (the last time by 25 basis points, to 2.85%), in order to curb inflationary pressures (domestic demand and global factors). The board expects a slowdown in economic growth during 2023 due to a slowdown in the global economy and household spending (due to tighter financial conditions). Although the unemployment rate is low, employment is difficult. As monetary policy works with a delay, the full effect of the increase in interest rates is yet to be felt (in 2023). Higher interest rates and higher inflation put pressure on household budgets. Consumer confidence has also fallen, and housing prices are falling after earlier big increases. The savings rate is growing (higher than before the pandemic).