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The S&P/ASX 200 Index rose by 0.4% to 8,915 points after the Reserve Bank of Australia opted to keep its official cash rate on hold at 4.35%.

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Australia

Who
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), Josh Gilbert (eToro), Carl Ang (MFS Investment Management), ASX 200 investors
What
The S&P/ASX 200 Index rose by 0.4% to 8,915 points after the Reserve Bank of Australia opted to keep its official cash rate on hold at 4.35%.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:07:48 GMT · 2h 21m ago
Where
Australia ·
Why
The RBA paused its interest rate hiking cycle, a decision largely anticipated by the market, providing relief to investors despite ongoing inflation concerns and a softening economy.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The RBA's decision to hold interest rates stable at 4.35% led to an immediate positive reaction in the Australian stock market, with the ASX 200 index climbing. However, persistent high inflation and a cautious outlook from the RBA suggest that future rate cuts are not expected soon, potentially impacting consumer spending and economic growth.

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    Australia's central bank has kept its cash rate steady at 4.35%, citing a slowdown in the economy amid tighter financial conditions, but has cautioned that a rate hike remains on the table if needed to bring inflation under control.
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    Australia's central bank has kept its cash rate steady at 4.35%, citing a slowdown in the economy amid tighter financial conditions.
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    The Reserve Bank of Australia has left its official interest rate on hold at 4.35%.
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