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Australia: Low inflation may force the RBA’s hand in May – AmpGFX

According to Greg Gibbs, analyst at Amplifying Global FX Capital, the downside miss on inflation in Australia probably forces the RBA’s hand to cut rates.  

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“The RBA generally doesn’t fuss too much with appearances once it changes its mind, so a cut at its next policy meeting as soon as 7 May is likely, even though it would come only weeks before the Federal election on 18 May.”

“One cut is unlikely to be viewed as significant enough to make a material difference on the inflation outlook, so a second cut is likely before the dust has had time to settle on the first, so within the next Month (4 June) or two (2 July).”

“The risk is high that a rate cut watch in Australia dominates near term AUD price action and triggers a further significant fall in the currency.”

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