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RBA Holds Cash Rate Steady Unexpectedly; Trims Growth And Inflation Outlook

The Reserve Bank of Australia on Tuesday kept its cash rate on hold unexpectedly, but downgraded its growth and inflation forecasts suggesting subdued price pressures across the economy.

The board of the Reserve Bank of Australia, governed by Governor Philip Lowe, voted to maintain the cash rate at 1.50 percent. The interest rate has been on hold since August 2016.

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