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RBA decisions · 2026

RBA interest rate decisions in 2026

In 2026 so far, the RBA made 6 cash rate decisions: 4 increases and 2 holds. The cash rate target has moved from 3.60% to 4.60%, up 1.00 percentage points.

Cash rate target in 2026

RBA cash rate target during 2026, from 3.60% to 4.60%3.25%3.50%3.75%4.00%4.25%4.50%4.75%Feb 26Apr 26June 26Aug 26Oct 26

Source: Reserve Bank of Australia, cash rate target.

Official record

Every 2026 decision

DateDecisionNew targetChangeDetails
3 Feb 2026hike3.85%+25 bpDecision page
17 Mar 2026hike4.10%+25 bpDecision page
5 May 2026hike4.35%+25 bpDecision page
16 June 2026hold4.35%No changeDecision page
11 Aug 2026hold4.35%No changeDecision page
29 Sept 2026hike4.60%+25 bpDecision page
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