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The Reserve Bank is widely tipped to leave interest rates on hold for the first time this year despite inflation still being above target levels.

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Who
Reserve Bank, economists, Luci Ellis, Neha Sharma, Belinda Allen, Brad Jones
What
The Reserve Bank is widely tipped to leave interest rates on hold for the first time this year despite inflation still being above target levels.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:02:47 GMT · 5h 28m ago
Where
Australia ·
Why
Economists expect the Reserve Bank will consider the impact of consecutive hikes, and some mixed data on inflation and the labour market supports a pause.
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How this affects you

Mortgage holders may see a temporary reprieve from further interest rate increases, but economic uncertainty in the Middle East will continue to influence future decisions by the Reserve Bank regarding Australian markets.

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