Australia has kept their official cash rate on hold for an entire year - but one expert believes that's likely to change.

The nation has been committed to bringing down inflation, but HSBC's Paul Bloxham predicts a rate cut will come this February.

He explained the factors contributing to this choice, and outlined his predictions for the rest of 2025.

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Australia has kept their official cash rate on hold for an entire year - but one expert believes that's likely to change.
The nation has been committed to bringing down inflation, but HSBC's Paul Bloxham predicts a rate cut will come this February.
He explained the factors contributing to this choice, and outlined his predictions for the rest of 2025.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers. Whether you’re a small business owner or interested in what’s going on in the Big End of Town, this podcast encompasses the sharpest voices and minds in the world of business.

Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers.

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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on whether Australia's OCR will be adjusted in February

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