RBA Expected to Cut Rates Today, JPMorgan Securities Says

The transcript discusses the Australian economy's current state, focusing on the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) monetary policy and potential rate cuts. It highlights the influence of global economic conditions and other central banks' actions on the RBA's decisions. The housing market's impact on monetary policy is also examined, with insights into credit growth and housing prices in Sydney and Melbourne. The discussion concludes with the challenges faced by the RBA in maintaining competitive interest rates amid global economic shifts.

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What concerns were raised regarding the housing market in Australia?

What did the governor say about credit growth and its relation to monetary policy?

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