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Economics3h 21m ago

The Reserve Bank board and governor Michele Bullock are widely tipped to keep the cash rate on hold, with 42 out of 45 economists in a Reuters survey expecting rates to remain unchanged.

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Who
Reserve Bank board, Governor Michele Bullock, economists, NAB economist Josh Copeland
What
The Reserve Bank board and governor Michele Bullock are widely tipped to keep the cash rate on hold, with 42 out of 45 economists in a Reuters survey expecting rates to remain unchanged.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:30:40 GMT · 3h 21m ago
Where
Australia ·
Why
Despite persistent economic pressures from the Middle East conflict and inflation levels above the bank's preferred target range, a hold is considered likely.
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How this affects you

If the Reserve Bank holds interest rates steady, it will mark the first time in 2026 that the bank's board has not raised rates, potentially signaling a shift in monetary policy after three consecutive increases in the first half of the year.

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  1. Economics3h 19m ago
    A majority of economists are tipping interest rates to remain on hold as the Reserve Bank begins deliberations.
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  2. Economics3h 19m ago
    The Reserve Bank is poised to maintain the official cash rate at 4.35 per cent, which would mark the first time in 2026 the bank has not raised interest rates.
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  3. Economics3h 19m ago
    A majority of economists are tipping interest rates to remain on hold as the Reserve Bank begins deliberations on Monday, with a decision expected on Tuesday afternoon.
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  4. Economics3h 19m ago
    A majority of economists are tipping interest rates to remain on hold as the Reserve Bank begins deliberations on Monday, with an announcement expected Tuesday afternoon.
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  5. Economics3h 19m ago
    The Reserve Bank is expected to keep the official cash rate steady at 4.35 per cent after three consecutive increases in the first half of 2026.
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    The Reserve Bank board is expected to keep the cash rate on hold as it begins deliberations.
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    The Reserve Bank board is widely tipped to keep the cash rate on hold as deliberations begin, with governor Michele Bullock set to announce the decision on Tuesday afternoon.
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  8. Economics3h 21m ago
    The Reserve Bank of Australia is widely expected to keep the cash rate on hold at 4.35 per cent, according to a majority of economists surveyed.
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  9. Economics3h 21m ago
    The Reserve Bank board will begin two days of talks on Monday to determine whether the official cash rate will remain steady at 4.35 per cent.
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    The Reserve Bank board and governor Michele Bullock are widely tipped to keep the cash rate on hold, with 42 out of 45 economists in a Reuters survey expecting rates to remain unchanged.

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