Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Bullock spoke earlier:

More now:

  • Level of demand for goods and services higher than supply
  • Need to see results on inflation before lowering rates
  • Trying to manage demand down to where it is line with supply
  • Trying to manage demand so unemployment does not rise too much
  • Interest rate policy is clearly working
  • Board is not going to focus on one inflation number
  • Slightly elevated A$ is positive for inflation fight
  • Will be looking closely at Q3 CPI, but there are other indicators
  • Need to see inflation slowing in the actual numbers before acting
Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Bullock anika 05 September 2024 2

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There are a few takes around saying Bullock is flagging the potential for another rate rise.

No, she isn't. She will never take it completely off the table, but its not a live option right now at all.