# Australia's central bank cuts rates, open to more easing as global risks mount

> The Reserve Bank of Australia cut its cash rate by 25 basis points, and Governor Bullock's dovish comments were read as a signal for further cuts. The Australian dollar fell 0.5% to $0.6425 and three-year bond futures rallied.

- Date: 2025-05-20 · published 2025-05-20T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Australia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/24951-australia-s-central-bank-cuts-rates-open-to-more-easing-as-global-risks-mount
- Commodities: [Australian Dollar (USD per AUD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/AUDUSD.md)

## Why it matters

Lower Australian rates weaken the AUD, which can make Australian wheat, barley and sorghum slightly more competitive on export markets. The effect on feed prices is minor.

## Read by commodity

- AUDUSD: bearish ▼

## Sources

- reuters.com: https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/australias-central-bank-cuts-rates-2-year-low-385-2025-05-20/

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