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    Softer Q2 CPI sharply reduces odds of August RBA hike

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    Softer Q2 CPI sharply reduces odds of August RBA hike

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    AUD 2-year government bond yields fell around 8bp to ~4.49%, while rate futures cut implied probability of an August RBA hike from about 18% to near 2%, weighing modestly on AUDUSD but supporting ASX200 rate-sensitive sectors.

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    Market Ontology
    Evidence through
    2026-07-30
    Published
    2026-10-20
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    1 · 2026-10-20

    Cite as: Market Ontology, “Softer Q2 CPI sharply reduces odds of August RBA hike”, revision 1, evidence through 2026-07-30. https://marketontology.com/market-events/2026-07-30/softer-q2-cpi-sharply-reduces-odds-of-august-rba-hike-9fdd81

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    Softer Q2 CPI sharply reduces odds of August RBA hike
    AUD 2-year government bond yields fell around 8bp to ~4.49%, while rate futures cut implied probability of an August RBA hike from about 18% to near 2%, weighing modestly on AUDUSD but supporting ASX200 rate-sensitive sectors.
    AUDUSDXJOAU2Y
    Impact
    79
    JUL 30
    SIG
    AUDUSDXJOAU2Y
    Softer Q2 CPI sharply reduces odds of August RBA hike
    AUD 2-year government bond yields fell around 8bp to ~4.49%, while rate futures cut implied probability of an August RBA hike from about 18% to near 2%, weighing modestly on AUDUSD but supporting ASX200 rate-sensitive sectors.
    Impact
    AUD 2-year government bond yields fell around 8bp to ~4.49%, while rate futures cut implied probability of an August RBA hike from about 18% to near 2%, weighing modestly on AUDUSD but supporting ASX200 rate-sensitive sectors.
    Affected
    AUDUSDXJOAU2Y
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