Live: RBA leaves interest rates on hold as ASX eases in afternoon trading
The RBA has left interest rates on hold. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
RBA announces new interest rate decision, holding at 4.35 per cent
The Reserve Bank has held the cash rate at 4.35 per cent following its board meeting on Tuesday, flagging that inflation is “still too high”.
RBA interest rates: Major banks' predictions ahead of today's RBA meeting
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is widely expected to hold the cash rate steady at 4.35 per cent when it announces its interest rate decision at 2:30pm today. Only one major bank is still holding out hope the central bank will cut rates by the end of the year.
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.
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 Leaves Interest Rate Unchanged
Despite overwhelming evidence of high interest rates hurting retailers and sectors including transport and construction, as well as consumers, the Reserve Bank of Australia has chosen to keep interest rate unchanged at 4.
RBA sounds rate cut alarm after denying Aussies interest relief: 'Message is clear'
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent at its meeting today. The move means the cash rate will remain at its near 13-year high for a full 12 months, with mortgage holders warned not to expect relief any time soon.
HSBC: RBA unlikely to cut rates before Q2 next year
Paul Bloxham, HSBC's Chief Economist of Australia, New Zealand & Global Commodities, talks about Australia's struggle with persistent inflation, especially in the housing space.
Aussie dollar near 2024 high as China cuts rates ahead of RBA
The Australian dollar hovered close to its highest level this year on Tuesday, with the central bank set to hold policy steady later and traders focussed on any hints of potential near-term easing.The currency also got support from stimulus measures announced by the People's Bank of China.
RBA leaves rates on hold, signals no near-term cut
The RBA board has left the cash rate on hold at 4.35 per cent and continued to rule out a near-term rate cut with as underlying inflation remains too high.
RBA interest rate cut call intensifies after China's major $141 billion move: 'Needs it'
The RBA will deliver their cash rate decision this afternoon, and we'll be bringing you regular updates about what you can expect.
RBA interest rate call 'plays with fire' as Aussies face business collapse and job losses
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RBA Set to Extend Rate Pause as Housing Crisis Props Up Prices
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Bullock Speech: RBA Governor speaks on policy outlook after holding interest rate
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RBA to keep rates steady on Sept. 24, cut in Q1 2025 - Reuters poll
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Greens demand hostile takeover of RBA in exchange for passing board reforms in likely death knell for treasurer's bill
The demand that the treasurer intervene to cut rates unless governor Michele Bullock does so herself effectively sinks Jim ...
Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates next week
Does Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) think the RBA will cut interest rates next week? Let's see what the banking giant is ...
Pressure mounts on RBA to cut interest rates after US Federal Reserve drops cash rate by 0.5 per cent
The US has finally announced a drop following a 23-year high and it could have major implications for Australia.