ASX 200 rises as RBA keeps rates on hold; Telstra hit by outage; Bank of Japan hikes; Pacific Smiles jumps
Bullock says 'the war isn't yet won' on inflation, RBA 'not ruling anything in or out'. Dollar falls. Telstra hit with two-hour outage. Bank of Japan's first hike in 17 years. Takeover targets Pacific Smiles, Boral gain.
Welcome to the Trading Day blog for Tuesday, March 19. The ASX 200 index closed 0.4 per cent higher at 7703.20 points, rising after the RBA decision.
The Aussie dollar is trading around US65.21c, falling after the RBA moved to a more neutral policy stance.
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