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RBA Surprises Markets with Rate Hold at 3.85%

The RBA shocked markets by keeping the cash rate unchanged at 3.85%, defying expectations for a 25bps cut. What's up with that?

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 02:53:00 -0400

France May trade balance -€7.76 billion vs -€8.25 billion expected

Prior -€7.97 billion; revised to -€7.6 billion This comes as exports fell by 0.3% on the month while imports were largely flat in May. This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 02:47:17 -0400

China Inc bets Beijing will keep tight grip on yuan as US tariff fears persist

Chinese businesses and investors are primed for the yuan to stay steady for now and eventually depreciate as U.S. trade tensions drag on, and a string of measures and hints from monetary authorities suggest they may be on the money.

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 02:30:31 -0400

Japan trade negotiator Akazawa says cannot tolerate 25% tariffs on autos

Will not set a deadline in negotiating with US on trade And that includes the 1 August date set currently There is no point in striking a deal with the US without agreement on tariffs on autos Japan has already put all the necessary issues on the table Autos are a key sector that is core to Japan's economy This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 02:13:39 -0400

Germany May trade balance €18.4 billion vs €15.5 billion expected

Prior €14.6 billion This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 02:00:15 -0400

Japan trade negotiator Akazawa says had phone call with US commerce secretary Lutnick

Spoke with Lutnick for 40 minutes Agreed to actively engage in trade negotiations Japan is not looking for easy compromises This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 01:53:04 -0400

RBA's Bullock: We want to be sure on inflation

Before August meeting, we will get the next quarterly CPI report The difference today is not direction, it's all about timing If quarterly CPI report reaffirms our expectations, that will validate our easing path And "that's what we are waiting for" This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 01:43:56 -0400

Rupee nudges higher but US tariff-driven swings keep traders cautious

The Indian rupee gained slightly in early trading on Tuesday, in line with an uptick in most Asian peers while traders remained light-footed, awaiting clarity on the ongoing trade negotiations between India and the United States.

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 01:27:18 -0400

All eyes on Bullock presser now after RBA's somewhat messy July rate decision

Traders were pricing in ~92% odds of a 25 bps rate cut today and the RBA did not deliver on that. Instead, the central bank left the cash rate unchanged at 3.60% and tried to provide some transparency to the decision.

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 01:24:58 -0400

RBA Surprise Hold Lifts Aussie; Trump Tariff Threat Hits 14 Countries

Aussie rallied sharply on Tuesday after RBA unexpectedly held its cash rate steady at 3.85%, defying widespread expectations for a 25bps cut. While a majority of economists had penciled in an easing move, the 6-3 vote revealed deep divisions within the Board.

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 01:12:01 -0400

Bullock Speech: RBA Governor set to address a press conference after surprise interest rate-hold

Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock is due to hold a press conference at 5.30 GMT, following the central bank's surprise decision to keep the benchmark interest rate steady at 3.85% on Tuesday.

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 01:02:15 -0400

Australian Treasurer Chalmers: RBA hold not the result market was expecting

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Tuesday that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) hold is not the result millions of Australians were hoping for or what the market was expecting. 

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 01:00:07 -0400

Australia's central bank keeps rates steady at 3.85%, stuns markets

Australia's central bank on Tuesday left its cash rate steady at 3.85%, a shock for markets that had confidently wagered on a cut, saying the majority of the board wanted to wait for more information to confirm inflation was slowing.

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:47:43 -0400

Aussie jumps higher as RBA surprises by leaving the cash rate unchanged today

The rate decision today runs against market pricing going into the meeting. However, it needs to be put into context.

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:44:57 -0400

RBA skips July cut, prefers to wait a little more for clarity

RBA held its cash rate target at 3.85%, opting not to deliver the widely expected 25bps cut. The decision, passed by a 6-3 majority, reflected cautious optimism as the central bank noted more balanced inflation risks and a still-resilient labor market.

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:41:09 -0400

Australian interest rate changes since 1990

The Reserve Bank of Australia on Tuesday left its cash rate unchanged at 3.85% following a two-day policy meeting.

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:38:30 -0400

Australia's central bank keeps rates at 3.85%, stuns markets

Australia's central bank on Tuesday left its cash rate steady at 3.85%, a shock for markets that had confidently wagered on a cut, saying the majority of the board wanted to wait for more information to confirm inflation was slowing.

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:37:16 -0400

Australian Dollar advances as RBA leaves Official Cash Rate unchanged

The Australian Dollar (AUD) gains ground against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, halting its three-day losing streak. The AUD/USD pair appreciates as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decided to leave Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 3.85%, against the highly anticipated 25 basis point rate cut in July.

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:35:49 -0400

Netherlands, The Consumer Spending Volume up to 1.1% in May from previous 0.2%

Netherlands, The Consumer Spending Volume up to 1.1% in May from previous 0.2%

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:31:02 -0400

Australia RBA Interest Rate Decision came in at 3.85%, above expectations (3.6%)

Australia RBA Interest Rate Decision came in at 3.85%, above expectations (3.6%)

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:31:02 -0400

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