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Australia central bank cuts rates for the first time in more than four years, flags economic uncertainties

17 February 2025
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Australia central bank cuts rates for the first time in more than four years, flags economic uncertainties
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The Reserve Bank of Australia cut benchmark interest rates for the first time in over four years, reducing rates by 25 basis points to 4.10% due to softening inflation, marking its first easing since November 2020. Despite progress on inflation, the RBA remains cautious about further easing and has been behind other major global central banks in starting an easing cycle, with the decision aligning with market expectations and government bonds rallying in anticipation of the cut. Unemployment near a historic low and uncertainties in economic activity and inflation pose challenges, with the Australian dollar strengthening and the ASX 200 index extending losses in response.

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