The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) released its interest rate decision on Tuesday. The RBA kept its interest rate unchanged at 2.50%. This decision was widely expected by investors.
The RBA Governor Glenn Stevens said:
- The Aussie remains too high;
- "Accommodative monetary policy should provide support to demand and help growth to strengthen over time";
- Australia's central bank "still expects growth to be a little below trend";
- The labour market in Australia has "a degree of spare capacity",
- Growth in wages decreased;
- Inflation is expected to be with 2-3% target over the next two years,
- "The most prudent course is likely to be a period of stability in interest rates".