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Australia Cuts Key Interest Rate For Second Time This Year

Australia's central bank lowered its benchmark rate by a quarter-point for the second time this year as risks to inflation became more balanced, while uncertainties regarding economic outlook increased due to trade protectionism measures.

The policy board of the Reserve Bank of Australia, governed by Michele Bullock, decided to cut the cash rate target to 3.85 percent from 4.10 percent.

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by Renju Jaya

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