RBA’s low inflation fears fade

The Reserve Bank of Australia left interest rates on hold at 1.5% for the eighth meeting in a row today and we doubt it will be in a position to raise rates until at least 2019. There is still a risk that a further deterioration in the labour market prompts the RBA to cut interest rates this year.

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