RBA's Lowe: A more normal level of rates would be 2.50%

• Election had no influence on rate decision
• RBA has open mind on how fast rates need to rise
• There are reasons to believe inflation will start to moderate

That will set out expectations on where the tightening cycle will be headed towards but baby steps. The RBA just signaled liftoff today and we'll see how committed they will be in pursuing more aggressive rate hikes in the months ahead first.

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I reckon that's an important detail that signifies the shift in thinking by the RBA. In turn, that will set out their views on policy in the year(s) ahead surely.