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Most experts think the RBA will hike the cash rate. Here’s why that may not be a good idea

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Most experts think the RBA will hike the cash rate. Here’s why that may not be a good idea
There are factors beside inflation that the board needs to consider, most notably the labour market
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There are factors beside inflation that the board needs to consider, most notably the labour market

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The Reserve Bank is overwhelmingly expected to hike rates at its first policy meeting of the year – but should it?

There’s a powerful consensus for a cash rate rise to 3.85%, from 3.6%, on Tuesday.

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Source: Guardian - World News

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