Australia, interest rate and central bank

Australia's central bank cuts rates for the first time in more than four years, flags economic uncertainties
The Reserve Bank of Australia on Tuesday cut benchmark interest rates for the first time in over four years, joining ranks with other major global central banks, as softening inflation allows room for easing policy.
Why did profit-hungry banks act so quickly to cut interest rates?
Three of the big four banks cut interest rates within minutes of the RBA decision on Tuesday. Here’s why they reacted so fast.
Australia Central Bank Says it Won’t Commit to Any Set Course on Rates
The Reserve Bank of Australia isn’t committed to any course of action on interest rates with Gov. Michele Bullock cautioning that easing policy too quickly may stoke a fresh wave of inflationary pressures.
What RBA's interest rate cut means for the property market
Property buyer's agent Lloyd Edge joined Sky News Australia to discuss how the recent interest rate cut could impact the housing market.
Australian central bank cuts benchmark interest rate for the first time since October 2020
Australia’s central bank has reduced its benchmark interest rate for the first time since October 2020 as the nation’s inflation cools.
A timeline of Australian interest rate changes since 1990
The Reserve Bank of Australia on Tuesday cut its cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.10% following a monthly policy meeting.
RBA’s First Rate Cut in Years: What It Signals for Australia’s Economy
Australia’s Reserve Bank (RBA) has lowered its benchmark interest rate for the first time since October 2020, cutting it from 4.35% to 4.1%. The decision, taken at the first board meeting of the year,
Want to make the most of this rate cut? Don’t spend it
It might feel counterintuitive to pretend this extra money doesn’t exist after penny-pinching for so long, but there are ...
Australia Delivers Long-Awaited Rate Cut and Potential Soft Landing
Australia’s central bank delivered its first interest rate cut. But Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock warned ...
Australia's central bank cautious on rate cuts, all depends on data
Australia's central bank is cautious about cutting rates further given cost pressures in a hot labour market, but it will ...
Mortgage holders at risk of losing $92m in interest from rate cut delays
Lenders delaying passing on the latest round of rate cuts are costing Aussie mortgage holders about $92m in interest, ...
NAB cuts interest rate on savings accounts after RBA decision: ‘Disappointing’
NAB has dropped its savings rates on two accounts following the RBA interest rate cut. (Source: Getty) NAB has cut its ...
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Australia’s jobless rate rises in January even as employment booms
AUSTRALIA’S unemployment rate ticked higher in January even though job creation handily outpaced forecasts, data showed on ...
Forget interest rates. Tax is hurting us more
Politicians continue to obsess over the ups and downs of interest rates and neglect the real stuff that could make us ...
Why the Reserve Bank poured cold water on future interest-rate-cut expectations
No sooner had the Reserve Bank cut interest rates did governor Michele Bullock find herself being asked the obvious question ...