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Economics1h 23m ago

The RBA kept the official Aussie interest rate on hold at 4.35% yesterday, with investors now anticipating when the central bank might cut rates.

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Who
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), Michele Bullock, Andrew Lilley, Josh Gilbert, Anthony Malouf, Adam Boyton
What
The RBA kept the official Aussie interest rate on hold at 4.35% yesterday, with investors now anticipating when the central bank might cut rates.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:40:21 GMT · 1h 23m ago
Where
Australia ·
Why
The RBA kept interest rates on hold to combat resurgent inflation, but economists anticipate cuts in 2027 due to signs of an economic slowdown.
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Australian investors and mortgage holders are awaiting potential interest rate cuts from the RBA, which economists predict could begin in the second half of 2027, signalling a shift from the current high-rate environment.

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