RBA December Meeting Inflation Concerns and Economic Trends Influence Monetary Policy
Mark Huynh2025-01-07T16:31:34+11:00RBA December Meeting: Inflation Concerns and Economic Trends Influence Monetary Policy Your Content Goes Here Cash Rate Held Steady Amid Inflation Concerns The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept the cash rate steady at 4.35%, noting a decline in inflation from its peak in 2022. However, underlying inflation remains above the 2 - 3% target range, requiring careful monitoring. The Board reaffirmed its dedication to bringing inflation back within the target band. Economic Growth Slows, Consumption Weakens Australia’s economy expanded by just 0.8% over the past year, representing the slowest growth outside the pandemic since the early 1990s. Household spending, [...]