The central bank of Australia made some slight changes in its GDP rate and inflation projection according to its Quarterly Monetary Policy Statement. It further suggests that the rates will keep steady in the near future. There are expectations from the officials that the GDP growth will reach an average of 2.5% to 3.5% after two years which is the same as in the forecast during the month of February. While CPI inflation would likely return on its target within the same period. The economy expanded at a solid pace as 2016 ends causing the broad measures of economic progress became healthy again. The Gross Domestic Product of Australia had a sudden decline during the quarter of September which triggered concerns in the immediate recession. The annual rate of inflation further increased along the consumer price index that expanded by 2.1% in Q1. The Reserve Bank of Australia had decided to maintain the interest rates, the vote was in line towards the consensus.The policy is unaltered because the officials attempt to refresh the economic growth and inflation. Moreover, the officials nearly preserved a positive outlook for the economy, fueled by the rallying commodity costs and accelerating demands in the world markets. The next meeting of the policy board is scheduled on June 6.
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