RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank holds cash rate at 4.35% but threatens more hikes if needed

In a widely expected decision, the Reserve Bank of Australia holds interest rate after three hikes earlier this year

The Reserve Bank has held the official cash rate at 4.35% but threatened to hike again if needed, as it warned falling house prices will slow income growth.

The widely expected decision comes after a steep decline in property values in Sydney and Melbourne arrived in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide following three rate hikes earlier this year.

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Source: Theguardian.com

Original source: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/11/rba-interest-rate-announcement-decision-cash-rates-economy

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