Australia's central bank cuts rates to two-year low of 3.60%


Pedestrians walk past the Reserve Bank of Australia building in central Sydney. — Reuters

SYDNEY: Australia's central bank on Tuesday cut its main cash rate by a quarter point to a two-year low of 3.60%, citing a slowdown in inflation and a looser labour market, though it was cautious on the prospect of further easing.

Wrapping up a two-day policy meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia board said data suggested core inflation would moderate to around the middle of its 2% to 3% target band even assuming a gradual easing in policy.

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