Reserve bank of Australia

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Interest rates and inflation

Cash rate reaches 12-year high

Why did the cash rate rise? The Reserve Bank decided to raise the cash rate again on Tuesday, after keeping it unchanged since July.

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RBA keeps cash rate at 4.1% for the fourth month in a row

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept the cash rate unchanged at 4.1% for a fourth consecutive month.

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RBA will cut the number of interest rate meetings to 8

RBA Governor Philip Lowe has announced a cut to interest rate meetings after a review into the bank’s culture and practices.

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The RBA has left interest rates unchanged for July

The RBA has left interest rates unchanged at 4.1% for the month of July, with RBA Governor Philip Lowe saying inflation has “passed its peak”.

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More experts, more debate: RBA review calls for major changes

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If inflation is falling, why aren’t my expenses?

The latest monthly figures show inflation in Australia has fallen from 7.4% to 6.8%, but that’s still a significant rise. What does it mean?

Australia's gender pay gap has stalled for the first time in nine years

The Reserve Bank has raised the cash rate to its highest level in 10 years

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increased the cash rate from 2.85% to 3.1% today.

Could Australia be heading for a housing "bust"?

What are interest rates, and how does it affect housing?

What are interest rates, and how does it affect housing?

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