Reserve Bank of Australia still has work to do

Today’s unexpected decision to keep rates on hold reflects the resilience of the Australian economy in the last few months. But with business confidence collapsing and a big correction still to come in the housing market, a significant economic contraction looks likely. Further rate cuts appear inevitable.

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