SYDNEY: Australia’s central bank has kept interest rates at a record low 2.5% for a sixth straight month despite continued weakness in the economy, and suggested it was likely to hold fire for some time.
“In the board’s judgement, monetary policy is appropriately configured to foster sustainable growth in demand and inflation outcomes consistent with the target,” Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor Glenn Stevens said.
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