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    The Reserve Bank of Australia is widely expected to raise the cash rate to 4.6% at its upcoming board meeting, which would take borrowing costs to their highest level since 2011. The Guardian reports markets and economists are bracing for the hike, with homeowners facing further pressure on mortgage repayments as the bank continues its fight against persistent inflation.

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    Australia's central bank lifts rates to 15-year high●Australia's central bank raises cash rate to 15-year peakβœ‰newsBusinessBanking15 min ago

    The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised the cash rate to its highest level in 15 years, continuing its campaign to curb stubborn inflation. The move increases borrowing costs for Australian households and businesses, and analysts are watching whether further hikes will follow as policymakers balance price pressures against slowing economic growth.

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    Australia's Central Bank Set to Resume Rate Hikesβ–ΌRBA Set to Resume Raising Key Rate as Patience on Prices Erodesβœ‰newsBusinessBanking8 h ago

    The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to resume raising its key interest rate, with policymakers' patience over stubborn inflation wearing thin. Bloomberg reports the central bank is poised to tighten again as price pressures prove more persistent than hoped, a move that would add to borrowing costs for Australian households and businesses.

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    Australia Raises Interest Rate to 15-Year High●Australia Raises Key Rate to 15-Year High to Cool Inflationβœ‰newsBusinessBanking15 min ago

    Australia's central bank has lifted its key interest rate to a 15-year high as it tries to bring inflation under control. The move means higher borrowing costs for Australian households and businesses, and signals that policymakers remain focused on taming price growth even at the risk of slowing the economy. It adds Australia to the list of countries still tightening monetary policy.

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    Australia lifts interest rates to 15-year high●Australia raises interest rate to highest level in 15 yearsβœ‰newsBusinessBanking15 min ago

    Australia's central bank has raised interest rates to their highest level in 15 years, continuing its fight against persistent inflation. The move means higher borrowing costs for mortgages and loans across the country, and marks one of the most aggressive tightening cycles since the global financial crisis. Householders and economists are weighing the impact on household budgets and whether further hikes will follow.

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    Australia's central bank lifts cash rate to 15-year peak●Australia’s central bank raises cash rate to 15-year peak By Reutersβœ‰newsBusinessBanking15 min ago

    Australia's central bank, the Reserve Bank of Australia, has raised its cash rate to its highest level in 15 years, according to Reuters. The move means higher borrowing costs for Australian households and businesses, and signals the bank is still working to bring inflation back to target despite signs of economic slowing. Markets and economists will be watching for hints on whether further tightening is ahead.

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    RBA raises Australian interest rates to 4.60%●Australian RBA Interest Rate Decision 4.60% vs. Exp. 4.6% (Prev. 4.35%)βœ‰newsBusinessBanking15 min ago

    The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted its cash rate to 4.60%, up from the previous 4.35%, in line with expectations of around 4.6%. The 25-basis-point hike marks a resumption of tightening, and markets and economists are now weighing what it signals about the bank's fight against inflation and the outlook for future policy moves.

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    RBA expected to lift cash rate to 4.6%, highest since 2011●RBA expected to hike cash rate to 4.6%, its highest level since 2011βœ‰newsBusinessBanking1 d ago

    The Reserve Bank of Australia is widely expected to raise the cash rate to 4.6%, its highest level in more than a decade, when its board next meets. Such a move would mark another step in the bank's campaign against inflation and would push mortgage repayments higher for many Australian households. Commentators are weighing how much further the bank can tighten without tipping the economy into a downturn.

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    RBA Governor says era of low interest rates is over●RBA Governor Michele Bullock claims days of low interest rates are gone | 9 News Australiaβ–ΆyoutubeBusinessBanking75.4K1 h ago

    Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock says the days of low interest rates are gone, warning Australians not to expect a return to the ultra-cheap borrowing conditions of recent years. The comments signal that borrowing costs are likely to stay elevated for the foreseeable future, a message with major implications for mortgage holders, businesses and the wider Australian economy.

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    RBA expected to raise cash rate to 4.6%●RBA expected to hike cash rate to 4.6%, its highest level since 2011 https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sepMmastodonBusinessFinance41 d ago

    The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to lift the cash rate to 4.6%, which would make it the highest level since 2011. The anticipated hike points to continued efforts to curb inflation, and would add to cost-of-living pressures for Australian households and businesses with mortgages and loans.

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    Reserve Bank of Australia governor Michele Bullock is at the centre of debate after a rate rise commentary linked to an estimated 5% job loss figure, sparking concern about the bank's willingness to trade employment for inflation control. Critics argue the figure shows how harsh further tightening could be for Australian workers, while supporters say the RBA is simply being candid about the trade-offs in bringing inflation back to target.

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    Markets are watching the Reserve Bank of Australia ahead of an expected interest rate decision, with attention focused on whether policymakers will raise or hold rates. At the same time, rising oil prices are adding fresh inflation pressure, complicating the bank's task. Commentators suggest the combination of higher energy costs and domestic price growth could sway the outcome of the meeting.

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    Australian dollar slips near 0.7000 ahead of RBA decisionβ–ΌAustralian Dollar softens to near 0.7000 on hawkish Fed signals, RBA rate decision loomsβœ‰newsBusinessBanking1 d ago

    The Australian Dollar has weakened to near the 0.7000 level against the US dollar, pressured by signals that the US Federal Reserve will keep interest rates higher for longer. Traders are now focused on the Reserve Bank of Australia's upcoming rate decision, which could determine whether the currency stabilises or extends its decline. Market watchers see the RBA meeting as the key near-term driver for the Aussie.

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    Banks cut rewards and free travel insurance ahead of surcharge ban●Banks cut rewards programs, free travel insurance amid surcharge ban By Adelaide Miller Sweeping reforms from the ReservMmastodonBusinessPersonal Finance120 min ago

    Sweeping reforms from the Reserve Bank of Australia take effect this week, and banks are responding in advance by hiking fees, slashing rewards programs and dropping complimentary travel insurance. The changes come as part of a ban on card surcharges, and customers face losing popular perks as lenders restructure costs. The moves are drawing attention from Australian consumers watching what the reforms will mean for everyday banking.

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    Australian auction clearance rate falls to 10-week lowβ–ΌAustralian home auction clearance rate hits 10-week low as looming rate hike threatens deeper slowdownβœ‰newsBusinessReal Estate1 d ago

    Australia's home auction clearance rate has dropped to its lowest level in ten weeks, a sign that the country's housing market is cooling. Analysts point to the prospect of another interest rate hike by the Reserve Bank of Australia, which could raise borrowing costs further and deepen the slowdown in property demand and prices.

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    ASX set for wavering session as RBA hawkish talk expected●ASX to waver as more tough talk from RBA expectedβœ‰newsBusinessBanking1 d ago

    Australian shares are expected to open unsteadily as investors brace for further hawkish commentary from the Reserve Bank of Australia. Traders are watching for signals that the central bank could keep interest rates higher for longer, a prospect that has weighed on sentiment and kept bond and equity markets on edge.

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    Australian shares set to edge higher as oil retreatsβ–ΌAustralian shares to edge higher as oil prices retreat, RBA in focusβœ‰newsBusinessBanking1 d ago

    Australian shares are expected to open slightly higher as oil prices pull back, easing inflationary pressure, while investor attention turns to the Reserve Bank of Australia and its next move on interest rates. Markets are watching whether the central bank signals a pause or further tightening, with energy price movements adding to the uncertainty around the inflation outlook.

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    AUD/USD Outlook After RBA Decision●AUD/USD Analysis: What's Next for the Australian Dollar After the RBA Decision?βœ‰newsBusinessBanking4 h ago

    Analysts at StoneX are weighing the outlook for the Australian dollar against the US dollar following the Reserve Bank of Australia's latest policy decision. The analysis looks at where the AUD/USD pair could head next as traders assess the implications of the central bank's stance for interest rates and the currency.

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    First home buyers face steep cut to borrowing capacityβ–Όfirst home buyer borrowing capacity reductionGgoogleAUBusinessReal Estate2K1 d ago

    Australian first home buyers are seeing their borrowing capacity shrink sharply as expectations of another Reserve Bank interest rate rise build. Reports across major outlets say a hike could wipe tens of thousands of dollars off what buyers can borrow β€” estimates range from $47,000 to $58,000 in reduced buying power, with mortgages facing roughly $5,000 a year in extra repayments. Commentators note the pressure reverses recent house price relief, though some see a silver lining in falling prices for locked-out buyers.

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    AUD/USD bears eye 0.7000 as RBA decision looms●AUD/USD Forecast: Bears eye 0.7000 break as RBA decision loomsβœ‰newsBusinessBanking1 d ago

    The Australian dollar is trading near the 0.7000 level against the US dollar ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia's next policy decision. Market commentary suggests bearish momentum is building, with traders watching whether the pair breaks below 0.7000. The RBA meeting is expected to be the key driver of the currency's next move.

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    Jefferies Names Its Top Australia Internet Stock Pickβ–ΌJefferies Names Top Australia Internet Stock Pickβœ‰newsTechnologyInternet5 h ago

    Investment bank Jefferies has named its top pick among Australian internet stocks, with the call picked up by financial news outlets across Australia, Canada and internationally. The note highlights the bank's view on which listed company in the country's internet sector offers the best prospects, drawing attention from investors tracking Australian equities.

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    Australian homeowner makes $25,000 upsizing move amid RBA rate squeeze●Aussie makes $25,000 upsizing move as RBA squeezes home borrowers: 'Perfect opportunity'βœ‰newsBusinessFinance1 d ago

    An Australian borrower has sold up and upsized in a move valued at $25,000, describing the current market as a 'perfect opportunity'. The story frames the decision against the Reserve Bank of Australia's tight monetary policy, which has pushed up mortgage costs and squeezed household budgets, cooling buyer demand and giving some homeowners unexpected leverage when trading up.