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17/03/2017
Successful night last night at EPSOC's launch for 2017. Another thanks to Paul Colgan, Lynne Cockerell and Mariano Kulish for speaking, and thanks for everyone who came! Keep a look out for more events on the horizon from EPSOC.
15/03/2017
US Fed has raised interest rates, and the Australian dollar has surged.
See you tonight to discuss this and more at TONIGHT! - EPSOC Launch: Speaker Sessions
US Fed Reserve raises interest rates by 25 basis points The US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the second time in three months, prompted by a strengthening US economy.
22/02/2017
Back again at our O-Week stall today! Same spot at upper walkway across from the Robert Webster Building. Come say hi, join our Facebook group and remember to sign up on Orgsync!
21/02/2017
Back again today at O-Week! Come find us at the top of uni walk. Remember to join us on Orgsync and our Facebook Group
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20/02/2017
Hey guys! We're out and about today for O-Week, come say hi and join the society! We're situated at the top of uni walkway.
19/02/2017
A bit from Ross Gittins about the economics of renewables. Record low real interest rates have made financing these kinds of advances that much easier.
Catch you tomorrow at our O-Week stall on uni walk ;)
Australia positioned to be renewable energy superpower "Play our cards right, and Australia is a superpower of the low-carbon world economy."
10/02/2017
In case you missed it last night - old mate Phil delivered a belter of a speech on the current state of the economy to the A50 Australian Economic Forum, here's a wrap up.
RBA warns against closing trade barriers in wake of Trump election Philip Lowe urges international investors to push back against a return to trade barriers by populist politicians ahead of Friday's statement on monetary policy.
RBA announces no change in cash rate after a well-earned Christmas break.
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision | Media Releases | RBA Announcement that the Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.50 per cent.
07/01/2017
Have a bit of light holiday reading. Always good to hear how old mate Glenny is going in his well deserved retirement.
Reserve Bank's hit to retirees and first home buyers is all part of the plan The Reserve Bank is aware it is hurting retirees with lower interest rates. But it's all part of the plan.
19/12/2016
Just when you thought that things were slowing down for Christmas, here's a bit more economic policy meat to sink you teeth into before you tuck into a bit of turkey this Sunday.
Budget blowout $10b not as bad as expected The federal government is quietly confident about the AAA credit rating, releasing figures showing the deficit has blown out by $10.3 billion but is still forecast to return to balance in 2020-21.
12/12/2016
For those of you who might have missed it, here's what Phil had to say about the cash rate earlier today.
He obviously didn't cut any corners on Macro 2 back in the day.
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision | Media Releases | RBA Announcement that the Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.50 per cent.
