Central Bank Watch
Australian Interest Rate Cut
February 18, 2025
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s Official Cash Rate has been cut by 25 basis points to 4.1% after being held at a peak of 4.35% since November 2023. The reduction size met analyst expectations but was accompanied by a statement with loads of cautionary rhetoric and assertions that a restrictive stance is still needed. The […] More
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Perverse Reaction of Australian Financials After First RBA Rate Cut Since November 2020
February 18, 2025
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s Official Cash Rate has been cut by 25 basis points to 4.1% after being held at a peak of 4.35% since November 2023. The reduction size met analyst expectations but was accompanied by a statement with loads of cautionary rhetoric and assertions that a restrictive stance is still needed. In […] More
