As many predicted, the Reserve Bank of Australia has announced its decision to leave the cash rate unchanged at 4.35%. In a statement released today, the RBA said inflation remains persistently higher than the preferred 2–3 per cent target range and current forecasts suggest it may not reach a sustainable target until 2026. Inflation has now remained above the midpoint of the target for …
RBA Leaves Cash Rate On Hold
Earlier today the Reserve Bank of Australia announced its sixth consecutive decision to leave the cash rate unchanged at 4.35%. While many were hoping for cuts to their mortgage interest rates, this decision was widely anticipated as inflation hasn't fallen as quickly as the RBA had hoped. Today was a day of economic turmoil, as global stock markets plummeted and the ASX experienced its worst …
RBA Leaves Cash Rate On Hold
Interest rates didn't decrease today as many mortgage holders hoped, but neither did they rise. Around the world central banks are beginning to cut their interest rates, but the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) left the cash rate on hold at 4.35 per cent. The reason given for the decision by the RBA Board is that while inflation is easing, it is doing so at a slower rate than previously …
Interest Rates Remain Unchanged
Relief for home-owners today as the Reserve Bank Board announced its decision not to raise interest rates, leaving the cash rate unchanged at 4.35 per cent. While inflation remains high, it is moderating albeit at a slower rate than expected, with the consumer price index increasing by 3.6 per cent in the March quarter. Returning inflation down to a 2-3 per cent target within a …
Interest Rates Hold Steady
At the RBA's March 19th meeting the decision was made to leave the cash rate unchanged at 4.35 per cent. While inflation remains high, it does continue to moderate as per the RBA's forecasts. The monthly CPI indicator held steady at 3.4 per cent with the momentum easing in recent months. In its report released today the RBA says its highest priority is to return inflation to target within a …
2024 Kicks Off With A Cash Rate Hold
Mortgage holders welcomed today's decision from the Reserve Bank of Australia to hold the cash rate at 4.35 per cent after their first meeting of the year. Although CPI rose by 0.6 per cent in the December 2023 quarter, annual inflation fell from 7.8% in December 2022 to 4.1% in December 2023, reaching a two-year low. While some experts suggest that rates may stay on hold for a few more …
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No December Rate Rise From The RBA
With everyone's Christmas Wish List topped with 'no December interest rate rise', the Board's decision today to leave the cash rate target unchanged at 4.35 per cent is a relief to many. Last month saw the first rate rise in four months, with interest rates increased by 25 basis points as inflation was not declining at the expected rate. With the impact of that rate rise beginning to …
A Melbourne Cup Day Interest Rate Rise
Although annual inflation is dropping, at the November board meeting the RBA has elected to raise the cash rate. It's a double blow to Melbourne Cup Day punters whose horses didn't rise to the occasion with the Reserve Bank raising the cash rate by another 25 basis points to 4.35 per cent. Despite consecutive holds in recent months, the first interest rate rise since June doesn't come as a …
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RBA Hold Interest Rates Again
Today's announcement by the RBA Board sees the cash rate remain at 4.10% despite inflation still sitting above the target and the monthly CPI increasing to 5.2% in August, up from 4.9% in July. In her statement today, incoming Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock suggested the full effect of previous rate hikes on our economy are yet to be seen, so while the conditions aren't perfect the RBA …
RBA Holds Interest Rates Steady
Today's decision by the RBA to leave the cash rate unchanged at 4.10% eases the pressure on mortgage holders for the third consecutive month. Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe said inflation has passed its peak as the monthly CPI indicator continues to decline. Mr Lowe advised that the Board remains committed to lowering inflation and will continue to pay close attention to the global economy, …
