Economic and event calendar in Asia Tuesday, June 16 - BOJ and RBA double the fun
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Previews: BOJ, expected 0230 - 0330 GMT: Former BOJ economist Kameda says hike to 1% Daiwa sees BOJ June hike BOJ to raise short-term policy rate to 1% RBA: Westpac sees RBA hold June RBA seen holding This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.
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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is poised for a 25 basis point rate hike today, driven by inflationary pressures exacerbated by geopolitical tensions, particularly the ongoing conflict in Iran. Per the full note from Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com, this marks the RBA's third consecutive hike, reflecting a split board that is nonetheless leaning towards tightening. The market is closely watching this decision, especially given the potential for a hawkish stance from Governor Bullock regardless of the outcome, indicating a strong commitment to combat inflation. The consensus among analysts suggests a significant focus on the implications of the Hormuz Strait situation on inflation dynamics, which could influence future monetary policy.
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