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Monetary policy review
Reserve Bank holds at 2.25%, but watches vigilantly
8 Apr 2026
Our take on the latest Monetary policy review (Wed 8 Apr 2026)
Official cash rate
Bank places more emphasis
Annual inflation
2.25%
4.2%Unchanged
On potential inflationary risks
Forecast to accelerate by June this year
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