Big bank changes RBA rate call as cost pressures ease

One of Australia’s biggest banks says interest rate pain is over – for now

The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates at its past three meetings. But the NAB believes its next move will be a cut to prop up a struggling economy.

Big bank changes RBA rate call as cost pressures ease

Slowing economic activity and softer price growth could convince the Reserve Bank to keep rates on hold, with inflation pressures weaker than initially feared.

Shock as major bank tips rate cut while confidence plummets

‘The next move in the cash rate is likely to be down.’

Property and the budget ease pressure on the RBA

With two Australian banks cutting fixed home loan rates, there is a ray of hope that the cycle of interest rate hikes has peaked and borrowing costs may be lower down the track — another sign the pace of economic change has moved into overdrive.

Has the RBA Finally Finished Raising Interest Rates?

After three consecutive rate hikes, Australia's largest bank is now saying the RBA is most likely done tightening - and that's worth paying attention to....