Comments from RBA deputy governor Lowe:
- Low global rates have pushed up Australian asset prices
- High asset prices help economy, need to watch carefully
- RBA board noted further easing may be appropriate
- Businesses saying lower A$ opening up new opportunities
- Signs A$ depreciation is boosting domestic activity
- Australian monetary policy still working; helping economy
- Upward A$ pressure has complicated economic transition
- Higher A$, lower interest rate due to global developments


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