11 August 2026

RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank holds cash rate at 4.35 per cent for second straight meeting

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Millions of mortgage holders across the country can now take a breath after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decided against raising the cash rate for a fourth time in 2026. The unanimous decision ...

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