RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank hikes cash rate to 4.6%, the highest level since 2011
The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised its cash rate to 4.6%, marking the highest level since 2011 and the fourth increase this year. This decision is expected to significantly increase repayment costs for millions of mortgage holders across the country. Treasurer Jim Chalmers attributed the persistent inflation driving these hikes to global oil prices and the war in the Middle East rather than domestic government spending.
- ▪The Reserve Bank of Australia increased the cash rate from 4.35% to 4.6%, which is the highest level since 2011.
- ▪This move represents the fourth interest rate hike of the year and is expected to raise costs for mortgage holders.
- ▪Underlying inflation is projected to rise at an annual pace of 3.6% in August, exceeding the RBA's target range of 2% to 3%.
- ▪Treasurer Jim Chalmers stated that global oil prices and the re-escalation of the war in the Middle East are primary drivers of current inflation.
- ▪Financial markets predict a further rate hike by February and assign a more than 50% probability of another increase by mid-2027.
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RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank of Australia governor Michele Bullock will speak this afternoon to explain the cash rate decision. Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAPView image in fullscreenRBA interest rates: Reserve Bank of Australia governor Michele Bullock will speak this afternoon to explain the cash rate decision. Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAPAustralian economyRBA interest rates: Reserve Bank hikes cash rate to 4.6%, the highest level since 2011Widely expected decision is fourth increase to interest rate this year and will be blow to mortgage holders across Australia Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Luca IttimaniTue 29 Sep 2026 00.30 EDTLast modified on Tue 29 Sep 2026 00.32 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on…
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