Australia, interest rates and central bank

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 respond if inflation slows more quickly than expected, senior officials said on Friday.
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cuts interest rates for the first time since 2020
The Reserve Bank Board of Australia (RBA) announced they had cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.10%. The easing is the first since November 2020, when the central bank cut rates while grappling with the pandemic’s economic slowdown.
Interest rates: How much Australian homeowners could save with a February cut
With promising inflation data and the big four banks in consensus, the stars could be aligning for a wallet-relieving interest rate cut for Australian homeowners within weeks. The Reserve Bank has held the cash rate steady at 4.35 per cent since its last hike in November 2023.
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
Australia central bank cuts rates for the first time in more than four years, flags economic uncertainties
The central bank had held its policy rate steady at 4.35% since November 2023, following an extended period of 13 rate hikes to tame inflation at home.
Reserve Bank cuts interest rates to 4.1 per cent after 13 rate hikes — as it happened
The Reserve Bank cut interest rates on Tuesday afternoon for the first time since November 2020, after keeping rates on hold at 4.35 per cent for more than a year.
Australia set for first rate cut since 2020 as trade risks mount
Australia’s central bank is poised to cut interest rates for the first time in four years even as the board remains alert to potential inflationary pressures from mounting global trade turmoil and risks of an election splurge at home.
RBA Joins Wave of Global Central Bank Easing With First Rate Cut Since 2020
The Reserve Bank of Australia cut interest rates for the first time since 2020 on Tuesday, joining its international counterparts in the global easing cycle.
RBA Cuts Rates: First Move Since 2020 Signals Economic Shift
On 18 February 2025, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) reduced the cash rate from 4.35% to 4.10%. This is the first rate reduction since November 2020, a demonstration of the RBAs response to shifting economic
When will interest rates go down? Banks are preparing for the RBA's cash rate decision
The banks are under no obligation to cut their interest rates if the RBA cuts the cash rate. However, given the cost of ...
Aussies delivered brutal reality check as RBA drops interest rate for first time in four years: 'New norm'
Follow along as Yahoo Finance brings you all you need on this important day for the RBA and millions of Aussie homeowners.