Australia central bank stuns market with 25-bps hike, says more might be needed

SYDNEY  -Australia’s central bank on Tuesday stunned markets by raising its cash rate 25 basis points when traders had looked for an extended pause, saying inflation was way too high and warned that further hikes might be needed to bring it to heel. Wrapping up its May policy meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) … Continue reading Australia central bank stuns market with 25-bps hike, says more might be needed