Two things the RBA could learn from the RBNZ

The recent experience of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand provides two lessons for the Reserve Bank of Australia. First, don’t dither when it comes to making decisions otherwise you’ll be punished by a stronger currency. Second, getting interest rates low early is the best way to boost inflation.

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