澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2015-10-18
时间：2019-01-19 作者：英语课 分类：澳洲ABC新闻快递2015年
The Reserve Bank says risks in housing and mortgage markets seem higher than average at the moment. In its financial stability review, the RBA says regulators have found some borrowers don’t have big enough buffer 1 against unexpected falls income or increases in interest rates. It’s highlighted Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane as the main areas of concern. The RBA’s calling on the big banks to maintain the strict lending standard to recently put in place under the regulator’s direction. Australia’s stocks touch the 7-week high with investors 2 checking a strong lead from Wall Street. By the close, the All Ords jumped 0.7% as did the ASX 200 Index. Banking 3 stocks helped drive the gains. The CBA was the best performer. Elsewhere, Iron Ore miners did well as the Asciano fell for a second day. The major resources names like BHP Billiton lost ground. Across the region, it’s the positive session. Modest gains are being seen in Japan, Hong Kong and Shanghai. The Australian dollar has fallen out of a favor, and it is down against the greenback. Rio Tinto ramped 4 up its iron ore shipments during the September quarter as the mining giant completed a major expansion of its Pilbara infrastructure 5. The miner shipped more than 91 million tons of iron ore during the quarter, up 17% on the same period last year. The company also maintained its full year guidance and expects to ship around 340 million tons of iron ore during the 2015 calendar year.
- A little money can be a useful buffer in time of need.在急需时，很少一点钱就能解燃眉之急。
- Romantic love will buffer you against life's hardships.浪漫的爱会减轻生活的艰辛。
- a con man who bilked investors out of millions of dollars 诈取投资者几百万元的骗子
- a cash bonanza for investors 投资者的赚钱机会
- John is launching his son on a career in banking.约翰打算让儿子在银行界谋一个新职位。
- He possesses an extensive knowledge of banking.他具有广博的银行业务知识。
- With the arrival of George Lucas, the pace has ramped up. 随着乔治·卢卡斯的到来，速度大大加快。
- They also sold corporate bonds as the global financial crisis ramped up. 在全球金融危机加剧之际，他们还抛售了公司债券。
- We should step up the development of infrastructure for research.加强科学基础设施建设。
- We should strengthen cultural infrastructure and boost various types of popular culture.加强文化基础设施建设，发展各类群众文化。