When the RBA delivered a 25bp cut this week, it signalled a willingness to lower rates below 3% for the first time this cycle. Although subsequently released labour market and wage data surprised modestly to the upside, we doubt they will fundamentally alter the monetary policy outlook. With timely indicators suggesting that activity and inflation remain subdued, we're comfortable with our below-consensus terminal rate forecast of 2.85%.
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