Reserve Bank keeps rates on hold
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 rates on hold, stays hawkish
Australia's central bank on Tuesday held interest rates steady as expected and reiterated that policy needed to stay tight, sticking to its guns a week after the Federal Reserve started its easing campaign with a bang.
Reserve Bank keeps rates on hold for the seventh straight time
There was no relief for borrowers in the grips of mortgage stress today, with the Reserve Bank opting to keep rates on hold for the seventh straight time. The governor conceded that she knows Australian households are hurting but says getting inflation under control means making tough decisions.
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
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.
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.
Reserve Bank of Australia holds cash rate steady for seventh consecutive meeting
At its September meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia held its cash rate at 4.35%, matching market expectations and maintaining borrowing costs for the seventh consecutive meeting. The committee decided to keep the interest rate on balances held in exchange for settlement at 4.
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