Australia's central bank keeps rates low amid moderate growth

(Reuters) - Australia's central bank kept interest rates at record lows for the 12th straight policy meeting on Tuesday and seemed content to stay on the sidelines for a while to come as the economy wrestles with a waning mining boom.

Australian interest rates seen on hold, data flurry eyed

SYDNEY: Australia's central bank is considered almost certain to keep its cash rate steady next week, while a batch of economic data will be picked apart for evidence that record-low rates are providing enough stimulus to offset an imminent peak in the mining investment boom.

Australian central bank investing in Chinese government bonds

Australia's central bank plans to invest some of its foreign currency reserves in Chinese government bonds for the first time, part of a wider move to deepen financial ties with the country's biggest trading partner.