How would negative interest rates work in Australia? Australia’s official cash rate is the lowest it has ever been, so what would happen if interest rates went into negative territory? By Emma Duffy ● October 20, 2020
Will November give us negative interest rates? Speculation of a 'Melbourne Cup cut' has been rife, with economists predicting a cut down to 0.10%, which could send the overnight rate negative. By Harrison Astbury ● October 16, 2020
RBA holds cash rate at 0.25% for October The Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to hold the official cash rate steady at 0.25% in its board meeting today. By Emma Duffy ● October 06, 2020
Will the RBA change the cash rate in October? Australia's central bank meets today to discuss the possibility of a change to the cash rate for October. By Alex Brewster ● October 06, 2020
Lenders cut home loan rates in anticipation of RBA decision A wide range of lenders - mainly regional - cut interest rates in the past few days in the lead up to a Reserve Bank decision next Tuesday. By Harrison Astbury ● October 02, 2020
RBA: Rents to remain below pre-COVID levels for several years The COVID-19 pandemic has had an 'unprecedented' effect on the rental market, and the Reserve Bank says rent growth in many areas will remain subdued over coming years. By William Jolly ● September 17, 2020
RBA Governor calls on banks to help post-COVID-19 recovery Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe has called on Australia's banks to not be afraid to lend, as Australians begin to move out of COVID-19 restrictions. By William Jolly ● May 21, 2020
Is the RBA going to change rates today? After holding the cash rate steady in April, Australia's central bank meets today to discuss the possibility of a rate change. By Alex Brewster ● May 05, 2020
RBA: Wage growth, unemployment and GDP to shrink to 1930s levels Australia's central bank has warned of some incredibly difficult months ahead for the economy. By Alex Brewster ● April 21, 2020
Australia well equipped to deal with economic fallout from coronavirus Australia's central bank has painted a cautious but positive outlook for the country's financial system as it grapples with COVID-19. By Alex Brewster ● April 09, 2020