Australia, central bank and rates
RBA Holds Key Rate at 12-Year High, Defying Global Easing
Australia’s central bank held its key interest rate at a 12-year high on Tuesday as it struggles to subdue stubborn price pressures that are holding it back from joining a global easing cycle.
RBA keeps interest rates on hold, no cut on the horizon
The RBA stayed on hold today, but there were several “subtle but important” changes to the statement. We investigate... The appears to be growing more confident about both the economic and inflationary outlook.
RBA’s Bullock: Rates to remain on hold for time being
At its September policy meeting, the RBA maintained the benchmark interest rate at 4.35% for the seventh straight meeting. Recent data has not materially affected policy outlook. Rates to remain on hold for time being. Progress on underlying inflation likely remained slow in Q3.
Will the RBA raise, hold or cut interest rates? Here's what the experts think
RBA Housing Loan Payments data shows Australian borrowers were collectively charged around $14.5 billion on their home loan repayments in June. Canstar’s data insights director Sally Tindall said cash rate cuts: "will be music to borrowers’ ears but the RBA is unlikely to move any time soon".
RBA holds cash rate despite inflation falling
The RBA last raised the cash rate to 4.35% on November 2023, and with many homeowners holding out for relief, some expect the RBA to make a proactive and popular decision before the holiday season.
Australia's central bank holds rates, softens hawkish stance slightly
Australia’s central bank on Tuesday reiterated that interest rate cuts were unlikely in the near term as it held policy steady, but softened its hawkish stance by saying monetary tightening was not discussed.
RBA Signals Key Rate to Stay at 12-Year High for Time Being
Australia’s central bank held its key interest rate at a 12-year high on Tuesday as it tries to subdue stubborn price pressures that are preventing it from joining a global easing cycle.
Australia’s Central Bank Keeps Rates on Hold, Defying Global Trend
The Reserve Bank of Australia kept interest rates steady, deepening a split with global counterparts including the Federal Reserve that are loosening policy as they grow increasingly confident that inflation is under control.
Australia's central bank keeps cash rate at 4.35%
Australia's central bank held interest rates steady on Tuesday as expected, while reiterating that policy needed to stay tight and it was not ruling out further increases if needed to control inflation.
RBA leaves interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent
The Reserve Bank of Australia has held the cash rate at 4.35 per cent for the seventh consecutive meeting. Outside a Trump rally in Pennsylvania, young people in MAGA hats say they’re scared for their
Reserve Bank keeps rates on hold, as expected
The Reserve Bank of Australia held the cash rate steady at 4.35 per cent at its September meeting and kept all options open in its fight against inflation.
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