The Reserve Bank has cut rates for the first time in four years. But it is cautious about future cuts
- Written by John Hawkins, Senior Lecturer, Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society, University of Canberra
The Reserve Bank cut official interest rates on Tuesday, the first decrease in four years, saying inflationary pressures are easing “a little more quickly than expected”.
However, the central bank said the outlook for economic activity and inflation remains uncertain, with a risk that household spending may be slower than expected.
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