SYDNEY, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Australia's central bank left its cash rate at a record low of 0.1% on Tuesday, while extending its bond buying program by another A$100 billion ($76.40 billion) and pledging to keep rates on hold until at least 2024.
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) made the announcement following its monthly meeting. A Reuters poll of 22 analysts had found all expected a steady outcome this week.
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