RBA to Cut Rates Today and in August: HSBC's Bloxham

The video discusses the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) recent rate cuts and their impact on the economy. It highlights the need for both monetary and fiscal policies to support economic growth, emphasizing infrastructure investment and tax reform. The discussion also covers the government's role in providing fiscal stimulus, given the current economic trends of low GDP growth, rising unemployment, and below-target inflation. The video suggests that while monetary policy has its limits, other policy measures are necessary to sustain Australia's economic growth.

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