The easing in underlying inflation this week prompted a sharp decline in market interest rate expectations. That makes sense because an equally weak inflation print prompted the RBA to cut interest rates three years ago despite continued improvements in the labour market. Given the subdued outlook for GDP growth, we think that the case for lower interest rates is even stronger today and we expect the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut interest rates at the May meeting.
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