We expect the Reserve Bank of Australia to leave rates on hold at its February meeting. But as inflation plunges, the case for policy to remain restrictive for a prolonged period looks increasingly flimsy. With the RBA keen on keeping the economy on the path to a soft landing, we think it will cut rates in Q2, rather than in Q4 as most analysts are predicting.
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