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Finance • 21 NOV 2019
RBA still open to more cuts despite growing scrutiny
The central bank remains prepared to cut rates further, despite growing concerns that monetary policy has “lost its potency”.
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Finance • 07 NOV 2019
Rates heading to 0.25% despite ‘upbeat’ RBA
The Reserve Bank remains on track to cut the cash rate twice in the coming months, despite singing a “more upbeat” tune in its statement on monetary policy,...
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Finance • 31 OCT 2019
November rate cut ‘materially less probable’
A new month brings with it a new cash rate call, with experts predicting a stand-still come Tuesday. 
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Finance • 01 OCT 2019
RBA reveals October cash rate call
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced its decision on the official cash rate for October, following banks factoring in another rate reduction.
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Finance • 09 SEP 2019
Third cut ‘locked in’ for October despite fear of ‘spooking’ market
The Reserve Bank held the cash rate in September in fear that it would “spook” a nervous market, but a third cut is on the cards in October, according to one...
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Finance • 03 SEP 2019
RBA makes September cash rate call
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced its decision on the official cash rate for September.
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Finance • 05 JUL 2016
Reserve Bank decides on cash rate
The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered the decision of its monthly board meeting.
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Finance • 27 MAY 2015
Reserve Bank has added 1 per cent to house prices
Interest rate cuts in February and May have added about $8,000 to house prices in Sydney and Melbourne, according to new research.
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Finance • 07 OCT 2014
Rate hikes loom ahead
A panel of financial experts has warned rates are likely to rise for the next three years, putting upwards pressure on investors’ repayments.
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Finance • 25 SEP 2014
Investor activity a risk to economy: RBA
In its biannual Financial Stability Review released yesterday, the RBA expressed concern over rapidly growing investor activity, warning high investment levels could...
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Finance • 06 JUN 2011
All eyes on the Reserve Bank
The Reserve Bank of Australia is being urged to keep the official cash rate on hold when it meets for its next monetary policy meeting tomorrow.
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Finance • 06 OCT 2010
Reserve Bank holds but mortgage rates to rise
Interest rates have remained on hold for another month – phew – but the prospect of further rate rises, eventually, remains strong.
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