The Rate Debate

In response to the coronavirus epidemic, the RBA cut the cash rate to 0.25% on 19 March and announced a number of QE measures. In the long run, will the government’s response deliver the benefits it is hoping for?

On 3 March 2020, the RBA cut rates by 25 basis points to 0.50% in response to the coronavirus. But have they cut too early? And what happens if markets are hit with another unexpected event? With so little fuel left in the tank, how will the RBA respond? 

Darren and Chris explore these issues and discuss the hazards of credit in times like this.

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Amidst the outbreak of the coronavirus, ongoing bushfires and global trade deals, Darren Langer and Chris Rands introduce their new podcast The Rate Debate to question the RBA’s latest rate decision and discuss news that’s making headlines.

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