Published: 2024-03-19T05:04:53.000Z
AUD/USD flows: As expected with changes to forward guidance

FX Analyst
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RBA keep rates at 4.35% but updated forward guidance
As per our forecast, RBA kept rates at 4.35% citing easing but still high inflation figure. It is expected as CPI has been moderating along with RBA's forecast but the latest monthly CPI remains above target range at 3.4% y/y. The change in forward guidance to "The path of interest rates that will best ensure that inflation returns to target in a reasonable timeframe remains uncertain and the Board is not ruling anything in or out." is important because it is opening the path to easing once CPI returns to range.
AUD/USD dropped 0.59% to 0.6526.