RBA expected to hold rates on Tuesday – UOB

Lee Sue Ann, Economist at UOB Group, ruled out any change in the monetary stance from the RBA at its meeting on Tuesday.

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“The RBA had left its OCR at record-low of 0.25% after cutting twice in March. Overall, the minutes offered little guidance as officials insist that “a recovery was expected once he COVID-19 outbreak was contained”, with the RBA pledging to “do what was necessary to achieve the three-year yield target” for Australian government bonds. The minutes also suggest the RBA is in no rush to implement more unconventional measures for now”.