A tale of two economies

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It is stated that sharp rises in long-term rates can reduce the relative attractiveness of shares by making fixed interest yields more attractive. The US and Australian economies are in different stages of their economic cycles.

author: Clark, David
Economic conditions, Comparative analysis, Business cycles

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What goes up must come down

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The United States Federal Reserve Board's economic policy regarding interest rates is discussed in the light of recent cuts in rates. Australia's interest rates are also discussed.

author: Clark, David
Public Finance Activities, Finance, taxation, & monetary policy, Board of Governors-FRB, Statistical Data Included, Forecasts and trends, Column, Interest rates, Greenspan, Alan, United States economic conditions

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Being Ian Macfarlane

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Policies of Ian Macfarlane, the governor of Australia's Reserve Bank, including interest rate setting policies, are analyzed.

author: Clark, David
Functions related to deposit banking, Other Depository Credit Intermediation, Banking Related Institutions, Banking industry, Financial institutions, Macfarlane, Ian, Reserve Bank of Australia

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subjects list: United States, Australia, Economic policy
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