The Reserve Bank of Australia's interest rate decision sets Australian borrowing costs and is the main driver of the Australian dollar.
Actual
3.85%
Forecast
3.6%
Previous
3.6%
RBA Interest Rate Decision for May 2, 2023 came in at 3.85% versus 3.6% expected (previous 3.6%), above forecast, which was positive for the AUD.
What it meant for the AUD
The actual landed above the 3.6% forecast (0.25 above expectations). A reading above forecast is generally bullish for the AUD, and below forecast bearish. On this release the read was positive for the AUD.
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