Sky News contributor Peter Switzer says “the stock market priced in the expectation the Reserve Bank would cut interest rates” as a consequence of Thursday’s jobs numbers. “If you want reinforcement, the Aussie dollar this morning is 66.
14 US cents so that is a reflection the markets think a rate cut is coming,” Mr Switzer said. “And if you delve into the numbers you can see why the Reserve Bank may hold fire. "Employment was up 13,500 and economists tipped 10,000, and 45,700 full time jobs were created." The Reserve Bank will announce its interest rate decision on March 3.
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