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Why the RBA refuses to cut rates
Jun 18, 2024
Ian Verrender, Chief Business Correspondent at ABC, discusses the RBA's decision to hold interest rates, impacting debt repayment and economic stability. The podcast explores the challenges of balancing economic growth, inflation, and employment. It compares the current economic situation to the 1990s recession in Australia, highlighting the Reserve Bank's dilemma in managing interest rates amidst rising inflation levels.
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- The Reserve Bank of Australia's cautious approach to interest rates is influenced by a delicate economic balance.
- Concerns over inflation, fragile economic growth, and potential recession highlight the complexity of interest rate decisions.
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Interest Rates and Economic Uncertainty
Interest rates have been held at a 12-year high, causing uncertainty about potential rate cuts. Challenges such as inflation persist, with predictions varying widely. Despite calls for rate rises by some economists, the Reserve Bank is cautious due to a delicate economic balance. The impact of interest rate decisions on global perceptions and economic stability is crucial.
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