RBA Suprises Raising Rates to Ten Year High 3.85%, Warns on Further Tightening

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    The Reserve Bank of Australia surprised with a 25-bps rate hike, lifting the cash rate to 3.85% to the highest level since May 2012. The consensus was
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    Remarks by RBA governor, Philip Lowe

    Goal is to get inflation back to target range within a reasonable timeframe
    Some further tightening may be required to meet that objective
    We will do what is necessary to bring inflation back to target
    We are not on a pre-set course
    Paying attention to consumption, inflation, jobs, global economic developments
    Australian dollar had responded to change in rates outlook since April pause

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