Tag: SMP
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Living with the Pain: The Risk of No More Interest Rate Cuts After the RBA’s SMP
Overview: A Split Signal from the RBA The Reserve Bank of Australia’s latest quarterly Statement on Monetary Policy (SMP) presents a nuanced picture: cautious optimism in some sectors alongside persistent headwinds that could limit future relief from official interest rate cuts. For households and businesses, the message is clear enough to warrant attention: while rate…
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RBA’s Nimble Balance: Good News in SMP, but Pain Ahead if Rates Stall
Fine-Tuned Signposts in the RBA’s SMP The Reserve Bank’s latest quarterly Statement on Monetary Policy (SMP) presents a balanced view of the economy: there are encouraging signs that growth is stabilising, yet real challenges remain for households facing persistent high costs and for investors weighing the prospects of further rate cuts. With policy rates held…