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DECEMBER 10, 2024 AT 04:33 AMRBA Governor Bullock says need to think carefully on policy; recent data have been mixed with some softening; need to see more progress on underlying inflation; did not discuss rate cut or rate hike
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- Do not know if RBA will cut rates in February, will have to watch data - wages and demand are slowing.
- Discussed that upside inflation risks had eased but not gone away.
- Some inflation pressures remain.
- Some data has been a bit softer, but inflation elevated.
- Level of demand is still too high.
- Change in wording of statement is deliberate.
- Board has noted that data has been softer.
- Have a little bit more confidence on inflation.
- Board feels economy pretty much in line with forecasts.
- Do not need two or more quarterly inflation prints for change.
- Will be watching all data including employment.
- Do not want to endorse market reaction, but not surprised by reaction.