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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.

Australia

Who
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)
What
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.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:25:26 GMT · 41m ago
Where
Australia ·
Why
The RBA maintained its cash rate to address economic slowing while acknowledging persistent inflationary issues and global uncertainties.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The decision reflects ongoing concerns about global energy prices and their potential to spur inflation, affecting Australia's economic stability and potentially influencing future interest rate policies.

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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 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 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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    The Reserve Bank of Australia has left its official interest rate on hold at 4.35%.
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