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The Reserve Bank of Australia kept its official interest rate on hold at 4.35% on Tuesday after economic activity slowed and unemployment hit a four-year high.

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Who
Reserve Bank of Australia, Justin Zook (Fitch Ratings), Luci Ellis (Westpac), ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, NAB
What
The Reserve Bank of Australia kept its official interest rate on hold at 4.35% on Tuesday after economic activity slowed and unemployment hit a four-year high.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:30:50 GMT · 2h 52m ago
Where
Australia ·
Why
The decision to hold rates was made due to a slowing economy and rising unemployment.
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Australian households, particularly mortgage holders, continue to face financial strain from previous rate hikes, with consumer spending on non-essentials barely increasing and savings cut to cover essential costs. Economists and financial markets have differing outlooks, with some expecting rate cuts from mid-2027 and others predicting further hikes in the next 12 months, influenced by factors like global conflicts and fuel prices.

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  1. Economics1h 57m ago
    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 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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    The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept its official interest rate at 4.35% following an economic slowdown and a four-year high in unemployment.
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    The Reserve Bank of Australia has left its official interest rate on hold at 4.35%.
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