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The RBA has cut the cash rate in line with the predictions of the big four banks - what could this mean for your mortgage?

Australia’s third RBA rate cut of the year is expected to land today, with a drop of 0.25 percentage points tipped, taking the cash rate to 3.60%.

Bank of Queensland has today slashed its lowest fixed rate to 4.89% for 2-years – the new lowest standard home loan rate in the market.

NAB has cut fixed rates by up to 0.25 percentage points, joining the list of lenders taking the knife to these rates ahead of next week’s RBA meeting.

Qantas has hiked the burn rate on its loyalty program, asking customers for more points to redeem Classic Flight Rewards.

Fresh inflation figures and economic data indicate that a rate cut could be on the cards in August, according to Australia’s big four banks.

Australians dipped into their savings in June, with money in the bank from households dropping by a sizable $12 billion dollars.

Trimmed mean inflation is back into the RBA’s target band, all but confirming Australia’s third cash rate cut on 12 August

The lowest fixed and variable home loan rates keep on falling, with the lowest variable rate now in the 4s.

Greater Bank has cut a range of fixed mortgage rates, giving it the new lowest fixed rate currently available in the Australian market.

The costs of pet insurance and vet bills are rising, putting increased pressure on pet parents to prepare for rainy days

A number of banks have been quietly cutting savings rates over the last month, with ANZ the latest to slice one of its savings rates today.

The unemployment rate has risen to 4.3% today, suggesting the jobs market is softening, setting the stage for another RBA cut potentially as soon as 12 August.

If you’re wondering how to negotiate a lower interest rate, Canstar has some expert tips and advice on what to do.

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The Reserve Bank has shocked the nation by holding the cash rate at 3.85%—but more cuts are potentially still on the cards in 2025.

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has held the cash rate at it July meeting - could we still be in for further cuts this year?

The RBA is expected to hand down its fourth cash rate decision of the year tomorrow, with a third cut widely tipped, bringing the cash rate down to 3.60%.

Three of Australia’s big four banks are forecasting that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will choose to cut the national cash rate by 25 basis points at its July 2025 meeting, bringing the national cash rate to 3.60%.

ANZ’s economics team has brought forward its RBA rate cut forecast, now tipping the next move will come on Tuesday.