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The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate target by 50 basis points to 0.85% on 7 June 2022 and lifted the interest on Exchange Settlement balances to 0.75%. The statement said inflation has risen significantly, driven by global supply disruptions and the war in Ukraine, and expects further increases before moderating.
Aggressive tightening strengthens the Aussie dollar and raises borrowing costs for Australian feedlots, dairies and grain handlers, while higher rates tend to weigh on commodity demand and prices.
rba.gov.auscheme=AGLSTERMS.AglsAgent, corporateName=Reserve Bank of AustraliaJun 7, 2022After 2,356 past bullish macro events, US Dollar (Broad) moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -0.3% to +0.7%), and +0.4% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
