The Reserve Bank of Australia has resumed policy tightening, lifting the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85% at its February meeting

The Reserve Bank of Australia has resumed policy tightening, lifting the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85% at its February meeting

Two major factors cause bonds prices to fluctuate, interest rates and risk.

There are only two types of bonds you can buy in Australia, but many different types of debt securities that also offer stable returns.

When a government, or a company, needs capital, it can issue debt securities and fixed incomeinstruments (like bonds) to raise the necessary funds.

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