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RBA (Reserve Bank of Australia)

Australian central bank. Sets cash rate at monthly Board meetings (first Tuesday of each month). Highly commodity-cycle sensitive.

What it means

The Reserve Bank of Australia is Australia's central bank, with a 2-3% inflation target and mandate to maintain full employment and economic prosperity. RBA Board (Governor + 8 members) meets first Tuesday of each month (except January) to set the cash rate target. Australia's economy is highly commodity-cycle sensitive (iron ore, coal, gold, copper exports), making RBA policy responsive to China growth dynamics.

Why it matters

RBA policy drives AUD direction. AUD/USD trades on RBA-Fed differential plus China commodity demand. RBA often leads or lags the Fed by 1-2 quarters depending on Australian-specific cycle dynamics.

How to use it

Track monthly RBA decisions and statements. Watch AUD against both USD (Fed differential) and JPY (carry trade vehicle). RBA hawkish + dovish Fed = AUD rally; reverse for AUD weakness.

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