RBA is going to announce rate decision again tomorrow. And, it’s widely expected the it would keep the cash rate unchanged at 1.50%, and maintain a neutral stance. The message has been delivered repeatedly, while the next move is a hike, there is no pressing need to act in the near term.
The more interest part could be the new economic forecasts. Back in February, RBA projected GDP to grow 3.25% in both 2018 and 2019. And, they were above the government’s forecasts released back in December. The government projected growth to be at 3.0% in fiscal 2018/19 and fiscal 2019/20. There are some expectations for RBA to lower 2018 growth forecast this week, while the government may raise it as it delivers the May Budget.
Also, RBA projected underlying inflation (in February) to hit 1.75% in 2018 and 2.00% in 2019. But there is sofar no sign of any up trend in inflation yet. It’s more likely for RBA to keep inflation projections unchanged.
