Australia rates to move still higher

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) lifted its cash rate to 4.50% today, as expected. Policy rates should move from neutral to being restrictive over the next 12 months, although rate hikes from now on will be less frequent. We expect the next hike to come in July. Swap rates, bond yields and the Aussie dollar should move higher.

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