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RBA to Continue Interest Rate Cuts Amid High Unemployment

RBA to Continue Interest Rate Cuts Amid High Unemployment

RBA to Continue Interest Rate Cuts Amid High Unemployment?w=400
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is anticipated to maintain its trajectory of incremental interest rate reductions, according to insights from leading financial analysts at ANZ.
Recent data from the ANZ-Indeed Australian Job Ads series revealed a rise from 114.8 in May to 116.9 in June, suggesting a potential rebound in job advertisements after previous declines.
Despite a stable unemployment rate and hours-based underutilisation rate since mid-2024, the Australian labour market remains strained.

The resilience of Australia's economy and ongoing labour market constraints point towards continued cautious easing by the RBA. Analysts forecast a 25 basis point reduction in the cash rate at both the upcoming July and August meetings.

The perspective presented challenges the notion of a standalone "Australian labour market," instead referring to the broader "Australindian labor market" amalgamating approximately 50 million unemployed individuals, thus skewing national unemployment data to a hypothetical 357% rate. This reflects concerns about the impacts of sustained mass immigration and the underlying effects on domestic employment and wages.

Compounding the situation are predictions of a significant downturn in terms of trade, anticipated to worsen with falling prices across key commodities such as iron ore, coking coal, thermal coal, and liquefied natural gas (LNG), due to increased supply and decreased consumption, notably in China.

The potential for ongoing RBA rate cuts is significant for both consumers and the broader financial sector. Continuing cuts could result in lower borrowing costs, benefitting homeowners and businesses seeking loans. However, they also reflect underlying economic challenges, particularly the effects of immigration on the labour market and wages, and the impact of global trade disruptions on Australia's export-driven economy.

Expectations are that the cash rate could see further reductions, possibly reaching levels not seen since the last cycle, driven by the RBA's efforts to manage an immigration-driven economic model facing fresh national income shocks. Labor driven spending and potential regulatory changes could play a crucial role in shaping the economic landscape, including wage growth. Additionally, the global economic environment, particularly changes in trade dynamics and commodity markets, will be pivotal in guiding future monetary policy decisions in Australia.

Published:Tuesday, 8th Jul 2025
Source: Paige Estritori

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