RBA Pauses at 3.85% as It Waits on Inflation Data Before Cutting Rates
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) surprised markets on July 8 by keeping its official cash rate at 3.85%, the lowest since May 2023. The decision defied analysts’ expectations of a likely 25 basis point cut this month, marking the bank’s first hold since beginning its easing cycle in February. In its accompanying statement, the […]