Oliver's Insights - The RBA leaves rates on hold - have we finally reached the top?

Key points:

  • At its December meeting the RBA left rates on hold but retained a tightening bias with still hawkish commentary.

  • Our concern remains that the RBA has tightened more than necessary with a high risk of recession next year.

  • The risk of another hike rate - which if it occurs would most likely be at the next meeting in February after December quarter inflation date - remains high at around 40%.

  • However, our base case is that the RBA has reached the top and we see it cutting rates in second half of 2024.

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