Reserve Bank of Australia leaves cash rate unchanged amid hotly contested federal election campaign

The Reserve Bank of Australia has left rates on hold at 4.1% in a widely anticipated decision that keeps the independent central bank on the sidelines amid a hotly contested election campaign.

After delivering the country’s mortgage belt its first rate cut in more than four years, the RBA governor, Michele Bullock, in February warned borrowers not to expect another in quick succession.

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