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The Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes were released today, December 24, 2024. Here are the main points:
The RBA board is feeling more confident about inflation trends since their last meeting, but they also noted that there are still risks involved. They stressed that monetary policy needs to remain "sufficiently restrictive" until they have more certainty that inflation is on track to reach their target.
The RBA has kept its cash rate at 4.35% for the ninth time in a row. Market expectations suggest that the RBA might start cutting interest rates as early as February 2025, depending on upcoming economic data.
The minutes pointed out that economic activity has been weaker than expected, with growth of only 0.8% over the past year. While risks of inflation going up have lessened, the risks to economic activity have increased, leading to a more cautious approach from the bank.
The RBA plans to look at more data and update their forecasts before their next meeting in February, which will be important for deciding on future monetary policy changes.
Overall, the Australian Dollar (AUD) has weakened after the release of these minutes, showing market concerns about possible rate cuts and ongoing economic challenges.
