Rate decision due Tuesday; markets broadly expect the Reserve Bank of Australia to keep policy rates unchanged. Traders will scrutinize the statement and forward guidance. Although Australian inflation has eased, the RBA remains alert to upside risks

2026-08-09

Rate decision due Tuesday; markets broadly expect the Reserve Bank of Australia to keep policy rates unchanged. Traders will scrutinize the statement and forward guidance. Although Australian inflation has eased, the RBA remains alert to upside risks. Its communication will be pivotal for rate expectations for the remainder of the year, particularly whether the next move will be a hike or a cut.

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China's producer price index fell 0.7% MoM in July, a 0.4 percentage-point larger decline than June, NBS urban statistics chief Dong Lijuan said. Input-driven falls were the main drag: oil extraction -11.8%, refined petroleum products manufacturing -

2026-08-09

Ali Akbar Dareini, researcher at Iran’s Center for Strategic Studies, said Iran and Oman are close to an agreement on future management of the Strait of Hormuz, but US pressure on Oman to align with Washington remains the main obstacle. Dareini said