Australia’s top central banker apologizes for past rate guidance

SYDNEY  – The head of Australia’s central bank on Monday apologized to people who regretted taking out mortgages last year based on his guidance that interest rates were unlikely to rise until 2024, only for rates to start climbing in May. Appearing before lawmakers, Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Philip Lowe said the guidance … Continue reading Australia’s top central banker apologizes for past rate guidance