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The Reserve Bank of Australia held its cash rate steady while warning about risks from the trade war. Swaps implied about a 60% chance of a rate cut at the May meeting.
A rate cut expectation weighs on the Australian dollar and reflects a weaker growth outlook from trade tensions. Feed buyers see this mainly through currency effects on Australian-origin supply.
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