RBA decisions · 2012
RBA interest rate decisions in 2012
In 2012, the RBA made 11 cash rate decisions: 4 cuts and 7 holds. The cash rate target moved from 4.25% to 3.00%, down 1.25 percentage points.
Cash rate target in 2012
Source: Reserve Bank of Australia, cash rate target.
Official record
Every 2012 decision
| Date | Decision | New target | Change | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 2012 | hold | 4.25% | No change | Decision page |
| 6 Mar 2012 | hold | 4.25% | No change | Decision page |
| 3 Apr 2012 | hold | 4.25% | No change | Decision page |
| 1 May 2012 | cut | 3.75% | −50 bp | Decision page |
| 5 June 2012 | cut | 3.50% | −25 bp | Decision page |
| 3 July 2012 | hold | 3.50% | No change | Decision page |
| 7 Aug 2012 | hold | 3.50% | No change | Decision page |
| 4 Sept 2012 | hold | 3.50% | No change | Decision page |
| 2 Oct 2012 | cut | 3.25% | −25 bp | Decision page |
| 6 Nov 2012 | hold | 3.25% | No change | Decision page |
| 4 Dec 2012 | cut | 3.00% | −25 bp | Decision page |