Bullock says RBA not ruling out rate hikes or cuts; ASX 200 ends down
Bullock says RBA not ruling anything in or out regarding rate cuts and hikes, after holds cash rate. Bullock says November hike 'not a mistake', and RBA doesn't want to cut too early. ASX 200 ends lower.
Welcome to the Trading Day blog for Tuesday, February 6. The ASX 200 closed 0.6 per cent lower at 7581.60 points.
The Australian dollar is higher at US65.15c, rising back above the US65c mark after the RBA's rate call.
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