Economic Data

Here's commentary by market analysts Macquarie Research Equities about the RBA (Reserve Bank of Australia) and Interest Rates. They talk about the current issues about the Australian interest rates and monetary policy. There may be a possible interest rate rise next month.

RBA – The Interest Rate Factor

US Industrial Production and Capacity Utilisation important as they may have "the potential to add to inflation pressures": "In November, US industrial production recovered further following the hit it took from the US hurricanes. The recovery is expected to continue in December, with a 0.6% rise expected, bringing annual growth to 2.7% (down from 2.8% in November). Indicators such as the manufacturing ISM survey point to robust growth in industrial production continuing.