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The Reserve Bank of Australia decided to keep interest rates on hold this month.
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Who
Michele Bullock, Reserve Bank of Australia, traders, market economists
What
The Reserve Bank of Australia decided to keep interest rates on hold this month.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:59:06 GMT · 1h 53m ago
Where
Australia ·
Why
The decision was made after three consecutive rate increases this year.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
Traders and market economists are betting that the RBA's next move will be a rate cut, despite the governor's warning about inflation.
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11 events in this thread- Economics1h 53m agoThe Reserve Bank of Australia kept interest rates on hold this month, leading traders and market economists to anticipate a rate cut despite the governor's warnings about inflation.Open article
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- Economics4h 26m agoAustralia'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.Open article
- Economics4h 26m agoAustralia's central bank has kept its cash rate steady at 4.35%, citing a slowdown in the economy amid tighter financial conditions.Open article
- Economics4h 44m agoThe 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%.Open article
- Economics5h 21m agoThe 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.Open article
- Economics5h 21m agoThe Reserve Bank of Australia has left its official interest rate on hold at 4.35%.Open article
- Economics5h 21m agoThe Reserve Bank of Australia has kept its official interest rate at 4.35% following an economic slowdown and a four-year high in unemployment.Open article
Verified Sources & Citations
- HIGHThe Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/16/rba-interest-rate-announcement-decision-cash-rates-economy-unemployment-inflation
- HIGHThe Motley Fool Australiahttps://www.fool.com.au/2026/06/16/asx-200-jumps-back-into-the-green-as-rba-keeps-interest-rates-on-hold/
- HIGHDevdiscoursehttps://www.devdiscourse.com/article/business/3935600-australias-central-bank-holds-steady-inflation-concerns-loom
- HIGHBloomberg Tax Newshttps://news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-report/rba-holds-key-rate-for-first-time-in-2026-as-economy-softens
- HIGHAustralian Financial Reviewhttps://www.afr.com/markets/debt-markets/rate-pause-gives-bonds-traders-confidence-rba-is-done-20260616-p6077s