Reserve Bank of Australia announces no change to rates, as expected by everyone

Full text of the accompanying statement is here:

Statement by Glenn Stevens, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision

Major headlines from the statement (quick headlines via Reuters):

  • Says lower Australian dollar needed ... "Further depreciation seems both likely and necessary"
  • Judged policy appropriate for time being
  • Says inflation consistent with target
  • Says public spending seen subdued
  • Economy growing below long term average
  • A key drag on private demand is weak business capex
  • Monetary policy needs to be accommodative

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A clear easing bias expressed in this accompanying statement

AUD spiking higher after the announcement - there is still resistance around 0.7670: