The Reserve Bank is expected to take a long-term view on inflation when it sets interest rates today. 

Economists expect the central bank to play it safe and keep the Official Cash Rate at 2.25% until later in the year. 

It's the first Monetary Policy Statement since the Iran war began.  

Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold told Mike Hosking the bank will be focused on where inflation is heading, not just where it is now. 

He says it'll forecast what inflation looks like in 12 months rather than three. 

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