RBA leaves cash rate unchanged at 4.35% in August monetary policy meeting, as expected

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RBA leaves cash rate unchanged at 4.35% in August monetary policy meeting, as expected

RBA leaves cash rate unchanged at 4.35% in August monetary policy meeting, as expected. Cash rate 4.35% Prior 4.35% While the impact of the Middle East conflict on inflation has so far been less than expected, headline inflation is still to

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RBA leaves cash rate unchanged at 4.35% in August monetary policy meeting, as expected. Cash rate 4.35% Prior 4.35% While the impact of the Middle East conflict on inflation has so far been less than expected, headline inflation is still to

RBA leaves cash rate unchanged at 4.35% in August monetary policy meeting, as expected

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RBA leaves cash rate unchanged at 4.35% in August monetary policy meeting, as expected. Cash rate 4.35% Prior 4.35% While the impact of the Middle East conflict on inflation has so far been less than expected, headline inflation is still to

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Cash rate 4.35% Prior 4.35% While the impact of the Middle East conflict on inflation has so far been less than expected, headline inflation is still too high Short-term measures of inflation expectations have eased but remain higher than earlier in the year There continue to be heightened uncertainties about the outlook for domestic economic activity and inflation A period of prolonged uncertainty may also cause growth to be lower overseas and in Australia Focused on ensuring that high inflation does not become embedded Inflation not expected to return to around the midpoint of the target ran…

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Scenarios

  • Two-way reaction likely until the market digests the data surprise vs forecast.
  • Whipsaw risk is elevated inside the first 15–60 minutes after release.
  • For XAUUSD, map USD/rate impulse first, then confirm direction on M15 structure.

Watch factors

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  • USD / yields impulse if macro-sensitive
  • Liquidity and spread during the news window
  • Follow-through after T+15m / T+60m
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