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Reserve Bank of Australia Maintains Interest Rates Amid Inflation Concerns

The RBA keeps interest rates steady at 4.35%, showing slight confidence in inflation trends while signaling potential rate cuts in 2024.

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Updated: Dec 10th, 2024, 2:04 AM ET

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The Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to hold the cash rate at 4.35%, signaling a possible easing of its hawkish stance amidst improving inflation trends. The RBA is gaining confidence that inflation is moving towards target levels, despite underlying inflation remaining high. With a sluggish economic growth rate of 0.8% and expectations for potential rate cuts next year, mortgage holders remain anxious as the board emphasizes a cautious approach to lowering rates. The RBA's goal remains to manage inflation sustainably, while the government explores changes to the bank's structure ahead of Christmas.

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