No wonder Michele Bullock’s dramatic departure from the RBA’s interest rate script left markets swinging wildly

Less than two months ago the market was predicting the cash rate would be at 3.35% but that by May next year a further cut to 3.1% was almost certain

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South Korea’s 3-year Treasury yield climbed above 3.10% for the first time since July 2024, as a hawkish Reserve Bank of Australia stance triggered a global bond selloff and pushed domestic yields to new yearly highs.
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Korea 3-Year Treasury Yield Tops 3.10%—‘Hawkish RBA Shock’ Drives Bond Selloff (Update)

South Korea’s 3-year Treasury yield climbed above 3.10% for the first time since July 2024, as a hawkish Reserve Bank of Australia stance triggered a global bond selloff and pushed domestic yields to new yearly highs.

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Capital Economics projects the Reserve Bank of Australia could raise rates as early as February 2025, citing hawkish signals from Governor Michele Bullock and persistent inflation risks.
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Capital Economics Expects RBA Rate Hike as Early as February Next Year

Capital Economics projects the Reserve Bank of Australia could raise rates as early as February 2025, citing hawkish signals from Governor Michele Bullock and persistent inflation risks.

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The Reserve Bank of Australia held its policy rate at 3.60%, with Governor Michele Bullock signaling that further monetary tightening remains on the table amid persistent inflation concerns, prompting a sharp rise in bond yields and the Australian dollar.
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RBA Governor Discusses Scenarios Where Further Monetary Tightening May Be Needed

The Reserve Bank of Australia held its policy rate at 3.60%, with Governor Michele Bullock signaling that further monetary tightening remains on the table amid persistent inflation concerns, prompting a sharp rise in bond yields and the Australian dollar.

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South Korea’s 10-year Treasury futures fell sharply, dropping half a big figure, as a hawkish Reserve Bank of Australia policy stance triggered foreign selling and drove yields higher across Asia.
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10-Year Treasury Futures Drop Half a Big Figure as Hawkish RBA Weighs on Market (Update)

South Korea’s 10-year Treasury futures fell sharply, dropping half a big figure, as a hawkish Reserve Bank of Australia policy stance triggered foreign selling and drove yields higher across Asia.

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South Korean government bond futures fell sharply as the Bank of Korea’s limited outright purchases and a hawkish Reserve Bank of Australia policy stance drove yields higher, with foreign investors leading net selling in both 3-year and 10-year contracts.
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Decline in Korean Treasury Futures Deepens on Hawkish RBA Impact

South Korean government bond futures fell sharply as the Bank of Korea’s limited outright purchases and a hawkish Reserve Bank of Australia policy stance drove yields higher, with foreign investors leading net selling in both 3-year and 10-year contracts.

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The Reserve Bank of Australia kept its cash rate unchanged at 3.60%, citing the need for more time to assess persistent inflation risks, with markets interpreting the move as less hawkish than anticipated.
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RBA Holds Cash Rate at 3.60%—'More Time Needed to Assess Inflation'

The Reserve Bank of Australia kept its cash rate unchanged at 3.60%, citing the need for more time to assess persistent inflation risks, with markets interpreting the move as less hawkish than anticipated.

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Reserve Bank of Australia keeps its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.60%, signaling a cautious approach amid global economic uncertainties.
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Live: RBA tipped to keep rates on hold as market awaits clues to next move
By Stephanie Chalmers and Adelaide Miller

The cash rate is expected to be left steady at 3.6 per cent as the central bank board wraps up its final meeting of 2025. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

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RBA live updates: RBA tipped to keep rates on hold as market awaits clues to next move

The local share market is lower ahead of the Reserve Bank's final rates decision of 2025, with the cash rate expected to remain on hold at 3.6 per cent. Follow live.

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Australian economy strong compared to Donald Trump’s US mess

The strength in the value of the Aussie dollar against the US dollar — up more than 7%…
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