RBA: Minutes of the Monetary Policy Meeting of the Reserve Bank Board

From rba.gov.au

Members observed that financial conditions abroad had eased somewhat since the previous meeting, in response to progress towards resolving the conflict in the Middle East. Expectations for central bank policy rates had generally declined, oil prices had fallen significantly and equity prices had risen in many countries. Members acknowledged the indications of a potential resolution of the conflict but noted the ongoing uncertainty over the final outcome and the implications for energy markets. Even after the recent easing in financial conditions, policy interest rate expectations across many advanced economies ... (full story)