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Australia cuts policy rate to 2-year low as inflation concerns continue to recede

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The Reserve Bank of Australia cut the benchmark rate to 3.85% , its lowest level since May 2023 .

Australia 's inflation has been on a downtrend, with the most recent headline inflation figure coming in at a four-year low of 2.4% in the first quarter of 2025 .

However, analysts have highlighted downside risks for the Australian economy due to global trade tensions and uncertainty around the domestic economy.

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