RBA decisions · 2001
RBA interest rate decisions in 2001
In 2001, the RBA made 11 cash rate decisions: 6 cuts and 5 holds. The cash rate target moved from 6.25% to 4.25%, down 2.00 percentage points.
Cash rate target in 2001
Source: Reserve Bank of Australia, cash rate target.
Official record
Every 2001 decision
| Date | Decision | New target | Change | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2001 | cut | 5.75% | −50 bp | Decision page |
| 6 Mar 2001 | cut | 5.50% | −25 bp | Decision page |
| 3 Apr 2001 | cut | 5.00% | −50 bp | Decision page |
| 1 May 2001 | hold | 5.00% | No change | Decision page |
| 5 June 2001 | hold | 5.00% | No change | Decision page |
| 3 July 2001 | hold | 5.00% | No change | Decision page |
| 7 Aug 2001 | hold | 5.00% | No change | Decision page |
| 4 Sept 2001 | cut | 4.75% | −25 bp | Decision page |
| 2 Oct 2001 | cut | 4.50% | −25 bp | Decision page |
| 6 Nov 2001 | hold | 4.50% | No change | Decision page |
| 4 Dec 2001 | cut | 4.25% | −25 bp | Decision page |