Westpac, post-RBA, retains its view that "further cash rate increases are coming... if June inflation is strong, the next hike will be August."

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07:11

BoJ Deputy Governor Uchida (post-policy press conference) says the primary difference between April and June is the reduced risk on the economy

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Westpac, post-RBA, retains its view that "further cash rate increases are coming... if June inflation is strong, the next hike will be August."

07:05

Ford (F) files to recall 111k US vehicles

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