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RBA Cash Rate Holds as Inflation Gap Narrows

Policy settings look restrictive as CPI cools and labour data turns more balanced.

2 hours ago·Monthly release·2 series

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Key takeaways

  1. Inflation remains above target despite easing from peak levels.
  2. Bond markets are repricing long-end yields.
  3. Growth proxies remain uneven across major economies.
  4. The next release will shape near-term rate expectations.

What happened

Policy settings look restrictive as CPI cools and labour data turns more balanced.

Why it matters

The move affects rate expectations, cross-asset positioning, and the timing of the next policy response.

What the chart shows

The live series highlights both the latest reading and the broader trend that matters for investors and policy watchers.

What to watch next

Upcoming releases will show whether the current direction is durable or another short-term data wobble.

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