48 out of 49 economists polled see Reserve Bank of Australia holding the cash rate steady at 1.5%

  • 24 of 45 respondents forecast steady rate outlook over 1-year horizon vs 20 who expect hike
  • 29 of 43 respondents see rate hike by December 2018 vs 1 who expects an easing

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The RBA meet next Tuesday

  • October 3
  • Announcement due at 2.30pm Sydney time (0530 GMT ... daylight saving starts this weekend)
  • As always the announcement will be accompanied by a statement from the RBA Governor
  • There is no press conference, there never is