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Jacob Shteyman

RBA drops rates hint as Australia maintains AAA status

Australia's financial health was reaffirmed by a credit agency, albeit with a productivity warning. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia's AAA credit rating has been locked in as the Reserve Bank governor plays down a surprise jump in unemployment.

Ratings agency Fitch maintained its full-marks assessment of the nation's financial position overnight on Tuesday citing Australia's strong institutions, resilient growth outlook and improving government deficits.

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