Executive Summary
The purpose of this report is to analyze and discuss the effects of interest rate to the financial system of Australia. In this report, relevant sources from books and websites are used appropriately.
Firstly, this report will briefly explain the background and significance of the low interest rate. The RBA maintained low interest rate because of weak global ecnomy and the need to boost local economy and investments. The significance of low interest rate can be shown in the impact to financial institutions, financial instruments and financial markets.
Secondly, it will focus on four financial instruments, which are equity, government securities, corporate bonds and bank term loans. Low interest rate have increased share price of many companies as well as their profit. Regarding to securities, when interest rate is low, the rate of Treasury bonds will be low as well. Similarly, the interest rate of bank term loans will be low under such situation.
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Rio do Sul - Debate RBA - 17/09/2010
Rio do Sul - Debate RBA - 17/09/2010Thirdly, it also analyses how will the long-term low interest rate affect financial market, participants and financial institutions. In the share market, the transactions will be increased due to prospective economic growth. It can also increase the demand for mortgages, so the banks can raise the volume of mortgages in order to increase their revenue.
Finally, it will present the future development of interest rate. It is estimated that interest rates will be raised by the end of the year, however it is still uncertain consider other curial factors. Obviously there are both advantage and disadvantage in maintaining low interest rate. However, the interest rate change is heavily depending of the housing sector and the rest of the world.
1. Background
1.1 Low interest rate remain unchanged
After Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut interest rate from 6.25 per cent in February to...