Reserve Bank of Australia

Australia, NZ dollars near multi-week peaks as US dollar weakens broadly

2026-08-18T03:11:38.000Z
The RBA has already raised rates by 75 basis points this year to fully reverse the amount of policy easing from 2025 as it struggles to contain stubborn inflationary pressures in the economy driven by surging energy costs.

Australia central bank holds rates steady, keeps hike on table

2026-08-11T05:31:27.000Z
New vehicle sales rose 3 per cent in June.

Australia household spending jumps as fuel spike drives EV surge

2026-08-04T03:06:53.000Z
Australia’s CPI rose 0.6 per cent in the June quarter, after a 1.4 per cent jump the previous quarter.

Australia’s inflation undershoots forecasts, spurring traders to pare RBA hike bets

2026-07-29T04:09:17.000Z
Newly constructed and under-construction homes, in the suburb of Menangle Park, in Sydney. Home prices in Sydney and Melbourne are down nearly 5% so far this year.

Australia’s sudden housing chill seeps into the economy

2026-07-29T01:22:34.000Z
RBA governor Michele Bullock said: “While conditions vary across sectors, the economy overall has adjusted gradually and broadly as expected. The board is prepared to act as required to achieve its mandate, including by increasing the cash rate further if needed.”

Australian central bank chief says economy cooling, unsure rates high enough

2026-07-28T03:57:37.000Z
The survey “identified a large gap” in Australians’ understanding of how rates impact inflation.

Inflation remains top concern for Australians: RBA survey

2026-07-22T04:27:15.000Z
“The Board will continue to act as needed to ensure inflation returns to target and the labour market to sustainable full employment,” said RBA assistant governor Sarah Hunter.

Australia central banker says oil shock yet to slow economy

2026-07-08T01:27:12.000Z
Signs show that the labour market in Australia is cooling, with the unemployment rate edging up to a 4½-year high of 4.5 per cent in April.

Australia’s central bank still has work to do to reduce inflation, deputy governor says

2026-06-24T09:44:34.000Z
The RBA has raised interest rates three times this year to 4.35% to head off a war-driven energy shock.

Australia consumer prices slip in May, but core inflation tops forecasts

2026-06-24T02:35:25.000Z