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The bank today trimmed the official cash rate by 0.25% to 2.25% as inflation edges towards its target. (Source: 1News)

The bank today trimmed the official cash rate by 0.25% to 2.25% as inflation edges towards its target. (Source: 1News)

The Reserve Bank has trimmed the official cash rate by 0.25% to 2.25% as inflation edges towards its target, and the economy shows early signs of recovery.

The announcement was made at 2pm.

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