18 March | Other

RBA factors in global economic conditions when setting interest rates

RBA factors in global economic conditions when setting interest rates

As highlighted by Sarah Hunter, Chief Economist of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), the regulator's focus on local data does not conflict with its ongoing monitoring of global economic developments when setting monetary policy. Hunter emphasized that decisions are made amid uncertainty, necessitating the evaluation of risks to the baseline forecast.

Special attention is currently focused on US policy, as its changes may impact the global economy. Interest is also directed toward business activity and inflation in Australia. Scenario analysis and other methods are being employed to assess the potential implications, the official added.

Recent volatility in international markets stemming from tariffs imposed by the US administration factored into the RBA’s decision to cut interest rates by 0.25% to 4.1% in February. According to Hunter, the connection between the forecast and the board's decision is not mechanical. The approach is balanced, considering various potential scenarios, as reported by Bloomberg.

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