The Latest Breaking News from RBA

RBA reduces interest rates, but don’t hold your breath for too much more this year

The path of the economy and inflation in the year ahead will dictate the timing of any future cuts to interest rates

The Guardian - AU · Feb 18, 2025

Afternoon Update: big banks pass rate cut on; robodebt investigation launched; and try a year 10 civics test

RBA cuts cash rate to 4.1%, which treasurer describes as the relief millions of Australians ‘need and deserve’

The Guardian - AU · Feb 18, 2025

RBA Cuts Interest Rate to 4.1%: What It Means for Inflation, Growth, and Consumers

RBA cuts rates to 4.1% to balance inflation fight with growth concerns. What does it mean for your wallet, the AUD, and the economy?

International Business Times UK · Feb 18, 2025

Slight relief for borrowers after RBA slashes rates

The Reserve Bank's decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points offers mortgage holders slight respite, but many are hoping for more substantial changes.

AAP · Feb 18, 2025

Aussie shares extend losses after RBA cuts rates

The ASX200 has finished 0.7 per cent lower, extending its losses after the Reserve Bank cut rates while cautioning it might not do so again anytime soon.

AAP · Feb 18, 2025

Rates cut at last but 'no victory on inflation yet'

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.

AAP · Feb 17, 2025

RBA expected to give mortgage holders ‘breathing capacity’ on interest rates

But business shouldn’t hold its breath for any immediate effect interest rate cuts might have on spending habits – which can take up to nine months

The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2025

Dutton prays for rate cut as RBA enters conclave

Economists say a major reduction in mortgage rates this year is unlikely, even though the Reserve Bank board is widely tipped to deliver a cut on Tuesday.

AAP · Feb 17, 2025

Morning Mail: Ukraine warns Russia will ‘wage war on Nato’, Climate 200 eyes Labor seats, why home building is so slow

European leaders to meet over Ukraine; Climate 200-backed candidates revealed

The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2025

The RBA is expected to cut rates on Tuesday. Will Australia enter a new economic era, and what happens if it doesn’t?

The money is on a rate cut but chatter about US tariffs imposed by Donald Trump could interrupt the predicted cycle

The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2025