Why this day matters for a rate cut
The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered a shock call on rates, with the woman at the top citing the release of quarterly inflation figures is key to the next cut.
Interest Rates
Why this day matters for a rate cut
The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered a shock call on rates, with the woman at the top citing the release of quarterly inflation figures is key to the next cut.
Rate decision ‘not result wanted’: Chalmers
Jim Chalmers said the shock decision by the Reserve Bank to hold the cash rate at 3.85 per cent was “not the result millions of Australians were hoping for”.
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