Asia-Pacific Markets Set to Rise with Reserve Bank of Australia Decision, China Loan Prime Rate on Deck

Australian shares move higher ahead of rates decision

The Australian bourse is moving higher in early trading ahead of the central bank's decision on interest rates, with market watchers expecting a cut .

Lenders slash rates ahead of RBA decision

With the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) poised to make its next cash rate announcement, many borrowers may be holding their breath, hoping for official rate relief. Over the past month, home loan rates have been quietly falling as competition among lende

Asia-Pacific markets set to rise with Reserve Bank of Australia decision, China loan prime rate on deck

The RBA has emphasized in its previous monetary policy statement that bringing inflation to its 2% to 3% target range sustainably remains its highest priority.

RBA interest rate cut considered a near certainty

Some relief is in sight for home loan borrowers, with the Reserve Bank to deliver its interest rates decision at 2:30pm AEST. Economist forecasts and financial markets are strongly pointing to a 0.25 percentage point cut. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

Homeowners await decision from RBA board

The Reserve Bank of Australia board will meet and announce its next decision on the cash rate.

New data reveals it's not just homeowners holding on for rate cut

Real estate experts are expecting a surge in auctions this weekend as sellers look to cash in on an expect...