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RBA reveals what’s needed to avert rate hikes in 2026

Two things must occur for the RBA to be satisfied that current interest rate levels can bring down inflation, board meeting minutes have revealed.

Borrowers denied Cup Day rate cut in odds-on decision

Interest rates have been left on hold by the Reserve Bank, with borrowers now facing the possibility of their next move being up rather than down.

Delayed gratification for borrowers as RBA cuts again

The RBA has cut interest rates for a third time in six months in a widely-anticipated move that will boost mortgage holders' finances and home prices.

Rates kept on hold in surprise Reserve Bank decision

Australia's central bank has held interest rates at 3.85%, defying expectations of a second consecutive cut in July.

Back-to-back rate cuts tipped when Reserve Bank meets

The Reserve Bank of Australia's interest rate meeting is set to take top billing as markets expect the board to hand down another cut.

Mortgage relief on the way after RBA cuts rates

Australia's big four banks are already promising to pass interest rate cuts on in full after the Reserve Bank lowered the cash rate by 25 basis points.

Budget blues in the most populous state as rates weigh

Government finances are wobbling in Australia's most populous state as stubbornly high interest rates weigh on home building and consumer spending.

Interest rates on hold with nothing ruled in or out

The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the cash rate on hold at 4.35% with a continued warning on underlying inflation.
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