Don’t put money on rates relief soon, borrowers warned

25 September

There are still no plans to cut interest rates soon as the Reserve Bank held the cash figure steady for what will be a calendar year. The RBA wants more signs inflation is under control before it will consider lowering rates, Governor Michele...[Read More]

ACCC probe to ensure savers get fair deal

11 January

The consumer watchdog has been asked to look into interest rates for savers amid concern banks aren’t offering their customers a fair deal. Treasurer Jim Chalmers urged the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to investigate the matter,...[Read More]

RBA flags end of big-hit cash rate rises

7 September

The central bank delivered another super-sized rate hike in September but economists expect future rate rises to be more restrained. The Reserve Bank of Australia hiked interest rates by 50 basis points on Tuesday, bringing the official cash rate to...[Read More]

[ANIMATED VIDEO] What does the Reserve Bank do?

25 March

  Find out what the Reserve Bank of Australia does in this short animated video. Learn more at www.rba.gov.au/education.