More Signals For An OZ Rate Hike Incoming?

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog

Jul 03 2024 | 00:11:53

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Show Notes

The New Deputy Governor at the RBA said last week, that when it comes to a rate decision, they look at many different measures, apart from the recently released monthly series which showed a lift to 4% last time around in May. So now, in May, so before any tax cuts or other Government help has hit, Australian retail sales rose by more than expected with spending largely driven by discounts in the face of elevated borrowing costs, an outcome that further strengthens the case for an interest rate hike this year. As a result, yields on policy-sensitive two-year bonds […]

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