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RBA: Minutes of the Monetary Policy Meeting of the Reserve Bank Board
Members commenced their discussion of international financial conditions with the observation that prices of risky financial assets had remained buoyant, despite continued elevated uncertainty over future tariff policies and the global economic outlook. Equity prices had reached new highs, and equity risk premia and corporate bond spreads remained low, including in Australia. Members noted that it was possible these developments could be justified by fundamentals, including: company earnings reports having generally been positive; fiscal policy settings being broadly supportive of economic activity (particularly in ... (full story)
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RBA Warns Quicker Rate Cuts Could Be Needed If Labour Market Near Equilibrium and Inflation Lags
— First Squawk (@FirstSquawk) August 26, 2025
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RBA Minutes: Pace Of Rate Cuts Would Be Determined By Incoming Data, Balance Of Global Risks
— LiveSquawk (@LiveSquawk) August 26, 2025
- Saw Several Arguments For A Gradual Pace Of Easing, And Arguments For A Faster Pace
- Labour Market Still Little Tight, Inflation Still Above Midpoint, Domestic Demand Recovering
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RBA Minutes: Board Saw Strong Case For 25Bps Cut In Cash Rate
— LiveSquawk (@LiveSquawk) August 26, 2025
- Board Judged Some Further Reduction In Cash Rate Likely Needed Over Coming Year
- Board Judged Stance Of Policy Was Still Somewhat Restrictive