The Latest Breaking News from Reserve Bank

Rate rise flagged as RBA does a Grinch with no Xmas cut

More rate relief for borrowers has essentially been ruled out by the Reserve Bank governor as the central bank mulls over when to lift rates again.

AAP · Dec 8, 2025

Christmas rate relief off the table at last RBA meeting

The official cash rate is expected to remain on hold when the Reserve Bank decides on interest rates for the last time in 2025.

AAP · Dec 7, 2025

Splurging shoppers push economy over speed limit

The sharpest rise in household spending in 21 months suggests the economy is continuing to grow in strength, heightening Reserve Bank fears about inflation.

AAP · Dec 3, 2025

AI could push up the RBA's neutral interest rate level

A Reserve Bank official says the neutral rate may have increased since the pandemic, which would limit how far rates could be cut without adding to inflation.

AAP · Nov 26, 2025

Years in the making, the first complete monthly inflation report is almost here

A new “complete” monthly consumer price index (CPI) will be released next week, and will become Australia’s primary measure of inflation.

The Conversation · Nov 18, 2025

Australian businesses have actually been slow to adopt AI, survey finds

Over the past few years, we have repeatedly been told artificial intelligence (AI) is coming for our jobs.

The Conversation · Nov 17, 2025

RBA reveals what would rule out more interest rate cuts

Barring a material rise in unemployment or weaker-than-expected economic growth, mortgage holders can just about give up hope for any more interest rate relief.

AAP · Nov 17, 2025

Australian economy 'island of security' in risky seas

A shock fall in unemployment has wrong-footed analysts and dashed hopes of further interest rate cuts as the treasurer talks up Australia's economic strength.

AAP · Nov 13, 2025

RBA bigwig reveals how economy can escape slow lane

The Australian economy's spare capacity will be key to deciding how many times the Reserve Bank can cut interest rates, a senior official says.

AAP · Nov 10, 2025

Economy heads for first major test since RBA rate hold

Australia's volatile unemployment rate is expected to tick back down to 4.4 per cent, which would add little urgency for the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates.

AAP · Nov 9, 2025