Are Australia’s banks greedy?
Given that inflation has been sitting at historical lows, employment has continued to soften and the Australian dollar r…
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Rates on hold in July
There were no surprises at the July Board meeting, with the Reserve Bank of Australia choosing to leave the official cas…
RBA leaves rates untouched in June
A raft of positive economic data has encouraged the Reserve Bank of Australia to leave the official cash rate on hold.
RBA cut rates: should we be scared or pleased?
The decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points to the new historical low…
RBA cuts rates for the first time in 12 months
The Reserve Bank of Australia has stolen the Federal Government’s spotlight, with the Board choosing to cut the official…
Steady as she goes – RBA leaves cash rate untouched
The Reserve Bank of Australia has failed to surprise or shock, leaving the cash rate on hold at 2% for another month.
No surprises as RBA leaves rates untouched
At its March Board meeting the Reserve Bank of Australia once again erred on the side of caution, leaving the cash rate…
RBA kicks off New Year with unsurprising rate decision
In its first Board meeting for 2016, the Reserve Bank of Australia decided to err on the side of caution and leave the o…
RBA finishes 2015 by leaving cash rate on hold
The Reserve Bank failed to surprise anyone with its December cash rate decision, leaving the official cash rate on hold.…
RBA refuses to budge on rates
Positive movements in both consumer and business sentiment ultimately encouraged the Reserve Bank to leave the official…
Cash rate still on hold after 5 months
As was widely expected, the Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to leave the official cash rate on hold.
Rates on hold as economy shows signs of strength
For the fourth consecutive month, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has decided to leave the official cash rate on hol…
Fixed versus variable rates
In today’s low rate environment, it can be tempting to lock into a low fixed rate but it’s important to understand how f…
International troubles force RBA to leave rates on hold
Greece’s decision to reject the terms of an international bailout has sent shockwaves across the globe.
Are the days of dropping interest rates numbered?
At the June Board meeting today, the Reserve Bank of Australia decided to leave the official cash rate on hold at 2%. Gi…