Economic calendar in Asia Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - RBA day! 25bp rate cut widely expected

Rates shock: RBA defies markets to hold interest rates

On hold: The Reserve Bank has defied widespread predictions of a third interest rate cut, keeping the cash rate unchanged.

RBA expected to deliver third interest rate cut of 2025

Markets are pricing in a more than 90 per cent chance of a 0.25 basis point interest rate cut when the Reserve Bank hands down its decision today. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

Economic calendar in Asia Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - RBA day! 25bp rate cut widely expected

Asian Economic Calendar: Key Events and Consensus Expectations for 08 July 2025

August rate cut to further boost home values, but with limits

The RBA has maintained the official cash rate target at 3.85% in July, making an August rate cut almost certain. While the pause was not widely expected,...