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Australia ‘blindsided’ as RBA defies predictions to leave cash rate unchanged

The country’s central bank had been tipped to shift the dial for a third time this year.

5 min read

The RBA has decided against slashing the cash rate for the third time this year.

Mortgage relief for millions of Aussie households as cash rate slashed

It is the second time the RBA has shifted the dial downwards this year.

4 min read

Millions of Australian borrowers are set for rate relief after the RBA trimmed the cash rate.

‘No slam dunk’: What surprise jobs data means for rate cut

3 min read

The Reserve Bank of Australia says it’s committed to ensuring cash remains available to all but a recent suggestion from RBA governor Michele Bullock has advocates for traditional currency worried.

Calls mount for RBA to ‘cut rates now’ as Trump’s tariffs batter global economy

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Economists and Greens senator Nick McKim have called for the RBA to use its powers to convene an emergency meeting and cut rates immediately.

Bank’s huge interest rate prediction amid tariff fallout: ‘Careful what you wish for’

4 min read

An escalating trade war has increased the chance of interest rate cuts for Australian mortgage-holders, including a potential mega cut weeks after the election.

Finance guru Mark Bouris predicts next rate cut as Aussies look for relief

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Finance guru Mark Bouris predicts next interest rate cut as struggling Aussies look for more relief