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Blow for borrowers as Reserve Bank curbs rate-cut hopes

Crucial economic data in coming weeks could determine when mortgage holders can expect more interest rate relief, the Reserve Bank board says.

AAP · Oct 13, 2025

Reserve Bank to lay out reasons for not cutting rates

Australia's central bank will reveal what went on behind closed doors when it decided to keep the cash rate on hold, while key job figures are due for release.

AAP · Oct 12, 2025

Shaving red tape, inflation key to economic growth

The economy is in a "good spot" but one sector is proving more stubborn than expected, the boss of the Reserve Bank says.

AAP · Oct 10, 2025

Rate cut run may be over as inflation raises concerns

Hopes for more rate cuts are fading after the Reserve Bank of Australia took a hawkish turn as it held interest rates steady in a widely-expected move.

AAP · Sep 29, 2025

Australia's luck running out despite budget bright spot

Australia's budget deficit for last financial year ended up being narrower than expected but younger workers will still be on the hook for a decade of red ink.

AAP · Sep 28, 2025

Interest rate decision to dominate economic agenda

Mortgage holders are unlikely to get a leg up from the Reserve Bank this week, with markets and analysts predicting the cash rate to remain on hold on Tuesday.

AAP · Sep 28, 2025

Australia, along with other OECD countries, is mired in mediocrity – and the RBA seems intent on keeping us there

If the Reserve Bank won’t drop interest rates next week, it will be another example of one of our institutions aiming low

The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2025

Bourse operator told to shape up after risk failings

The Reserve Bank has delivered a scathing assessment of governance and risk culture failings as part of an inquiry into Australia's stock exchange operator.

AAP · Sep 24, 2025

Bank's big rate call after 'ugly' inflation print

A big four bank has pushed back its forecast for the next Reserve Bank rate cut after Australia's headline inflation rate jumped in August.

AAP · Sep 23, 2025

Economy shrugs off tariff turmoil to outperform peers

Central banks such as the RBA need to be wary of the risks of inflation kicking off again, which could trigger market sell-offs, a global economic body warns.

AAP · Sep 23, 2025