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    Australian cash‑rate expectations recalibrated lower after soft Q2 CPI reduces odds of further near‑term RBA hikes

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    Australian cash‑rate expectations recalibrated lower after soft Q2 CPI reduces odds of further near‑term RBA hikes

    Direct answer

    The softer CPI and repricing of RBA risk have pressured AUD/USD and supported the S&P/ASX 200, while moderating expectations for further rises in front‑end ACGB yields.

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    Market Ontology
    Evidence through
    2026-08-02
    Published
    2026-10-20
    Revision
    1 · 2026-10-20

    Cite as: Market Ontology, “Australian cash‑rate expectations recalibrated lower after soft Q2 CPI reduces odds of further near‑term RBA hikes”, revision 1, evidence through 2026-08-02. https://marketontology.com/market-events/2026-08-02/australian-cash-rate-expectations-recalibrated-lower-after-soft-q2-cpi-reduces-o-202b9d

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    Australian cash‑rate expectations recalibrated lower after soft Q2 CPI reduces odds of further near‑term RBA hikes
    The softer CPI and repricing of RBA risk have pressured AUD/USD and supported the S&P/ASX 200, while moderating expectations for further rises in front‑end ACGB yields.
    AUDUSDXJO.AXAU2Y
    Impact
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    AUG 2
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    AUDUSDXJO.AXAU2Y
    Australian cash‑rate expectations recalibrated lower after soft Q2 CPI reduces odds of further near‑term RBA hikes
    The softer CPI and repricing of RBA risk have pressured AUD/USD and supported the S&P/ASX 200, while moderating expectations for further rises in front‑end ACGB yields.
    Impact
    The softer CPI and repricing of RBA risk have pressured AUD/USD and supported the S&P/ASX 200, while moderating expectations for further rises in front‑end ACGB yields.
    Affected
    AUDUSDXJO.AXAU2Y
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