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Expert opinion: What's in store with rates?

Even at 4.75 per cent, Australia has the highest rates in the industrialised world. Hence the currency is so strong at the moment.

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By Ricardo Gonçalves

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The Reserve Bank left interest rates on hold for the fifth consecutive month at 4.75%

But even at that rate, it's the highest in the industrialised world, hence our currency is so strong at the moment.

What I found most interesting though, is a comment from Glenn Stevens, RBA Governor in the accompanying statement.

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He says that over the year, inflation is expected to stay within the 2-3 per cent target band.

Don't forget, one of the main reasons the RBA lifts rates is to keep a lid on rising consumer prices, or inflation.

At this stage, that doesn't seem to be a threat. So I would take that to mean the RBA will sit on the sidelines for a while.

But what does everyone else think?

I spoke with St George Chief Economist, Besa Deda for more.


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