The Latest Breaking News from The Reserve Bank of Australia

Long-awaited mortgage relief looks closer as the central bank takes another interest rate hike off the table and lays the groundwork for future cuts.

No change in interest rates is anticipated at the Reserve Bank of Australia's last board meeting of the calendar year.

The Australian economy is growing slowly with government support, with energy rebates effectively transferring household spending to the public purse.

On Thursday night, after a whirlwind day in Canberra, the Senate finally passed the federal government’s long-delayed amendments to the Reserve Bank Act.

Inflation figures and a speech from the head of the Reserve Bank of Australia will dominate the economic agenda this week.

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) plays a crucial role in shaping the financial landscape of the nation. By managing interest rates, it influences everything from mortgage repayments to savings returns. Understanding how these rates work and their implications for personal finances is essential for making informed financial decisions.

RBA’s decision to leave cash rate unchanged comes as underlying inflation remains above bank’s target range

The Reserve Bank has not gambled on a Melbourne Cup rate reduction, with punters left to ponder whether borrowers will receive a windfall before Christmas.

A speech by the Reserve Bank of Australia's deputy governor will draw careful scrutiny amid hopes a long-awaited rates cut could be brought forward.

Negotiations over reforms to the Reserve Bank of Australia this week took an unprecedented turn when the Greens demanded the government use its reserve powers to immediately cut interest rates.

How can we tell if the Reserve Bank of Australia – which sets the interest rates that shape our national and household budgets – is doing a good job?