RBA Updates

As widely anticipated, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the cash rate by 0.25% at today's meeting, taking the official cash rate to 4.10%. The decision reflects the RBA's ongoing focus on returning inflation to its 2-3% target range, with the latest data showing inflation pressures remain elevated.…

As widely predicted, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the cash rate by 0.25% at today's meeting. The current cash rate now sits at 3.85%. This month’s decision reflects the RBA’s commitment to restoring price stability, with the latest data indicating: Headline (annual) inflation has risen to 3.8%…

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced a hold on the cash rate of 3.60% at today's meeting. The RBA's decision this month reflects its ongoing cautious approach as it works to balance inflation control with supporting employment. The latest data shows: Headline (annual) inflation has risen to 3.8%…

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced a hold on the cash rate of 3.60% at today's meeting. This outcome reflects the RBA's cautious and measured approach in balancing inflation control with employment objectives. The latest data indicates: Inflation: Monthly CPI indicator rose to 3.0% annually in August 2025…

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has today reduced the official cash rate by 0.25 percentage points, a move widely anticipated by economists and market watchers. The current cash rate now sits at 3.60%. This decision follows several key indicators pointing to a cooling economy and easing inflationary pressures for…

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced a hold on the cash rate of 3.85% at today’s meeting.  While some market watchers, including those at the big four banks, expected a cut, the RBA’s decision reflects a balance of key economic factors - both supportive and cautionary. On the…

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced a hold on the cash rate of 4.10% at today’s meeting. The Reserve Bank’s decision to hold the cash rate reflects a cautious and considered approach amid a complex domestic and global economic environment. Ongoing global trade uncertainties and the approaching federal…

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced a hold on the cash rate of 4.35% at today’s meeting.   The decision to keep the cash rate unchanged was widely expected at this meeting. Policymakers are likely taking into account the Consumer Price Index (CPI) sitting at 2.8%, which is within…

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced a hold on the cash rate of 4.35% at today’s meeting.   The decision to keep the cash rate unchanged reflects a balance between domestic and global economic factors. Inflation in Australia is currently at a three-year low, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI)…

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has just announced a hold on the cash rate of 4.35% at today’s meeting. August 2024 data shows unemployment rates steady at 4.2% but this is up from a low of 3.5% in mid-2022. The US Federal Reserve reduced its interest rates by 0.50%…