RBA expected to lift rates as Australian dollar nears four year high

Australian shares dropped 0.4 per cent ahead of an expected Reserve Bank rate rise, with losses across most sectors led by consumer staples and energy, while petrol prices continued to ease nationwide. Corporate headlines included a recall by A2 Milk in the United States, an ASIC investigation into Accent Group, and NAB’s weaker half-year profit driven by accounting changes despite solid lending growth and a steady dividend. The outlook for borrowers and interest rates is in focus as the Australian dollar lifts above 72 US cents. George Boubouras from K2 Asset Management Ltd joins the podcast to break down the market moves and what to watch next.

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