- Geopolitical risks stemming from the Middle East are influencing the global economic outlook and war terms.
- Geopolitical shifts are underway in the Middle East, with a tentative deal being discussed that aims to bring an end to the ongoing war.
Australian financial bodies, including Westpac and the RBA, are monitoring the economic fallout from the Middle East situation, including business cost surveys and housing market forecasts.
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Australian financial bodies, including Westpac and the RBA, are monitoring the economic fallout from the Middle East situation, including business cost surveys and housing market forecasts.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Reserve Bank of Australia is holding a policy meeting in Sydney, utilizing data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.Sub-event
- Conflict resolution impacts global oil supply and inflation, while the RBA monitors the Australian economy for signs of slowdown.Sub-event
- Geopolitical peace deals are impacting oil prices due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East.Sub-event
Joint surveys and economic forecasts regarding the housing downturn and tentative peace deal questions.1 source
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The entities involved
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Middle East
geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran
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Reserve Bank of Australia
central bank of Australia
- The Reserve Bank of Australia is managing monetary policy while assessing how geopolitical risks in the Middle East, including conflict status and oil flow, affect the outlook for inflation and the potential benefits of a peace deal.
- The Reserve Bank of Australia, led by Michele Bullock, is managing persistent inflation and the slowing economy.
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Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian business organisation
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Related events
- The RBA, ABS, and Commonwealth Bank are monitoring the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict, specifically tracking inflation and supply chain impacts.
- NAB provides data to the RBA, highlighting how geopolitical tensions in the Middle East affect the Australian economic backdrop.
- Spending data, conflict escalation, and tech reports are influencing the RBA's monetary policy outlook.
- Tensions in the Middle East are impacting inflation figures, prompting expert warnings from Deloitte regarding the high alert status of the RBA.
- The Reserve Bank of Australia is managing Australian borrowing costs and monitoring inflation data alongside the FED.