11:52 ص - الثلاثاء 12 أغسطس 2025
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announced on Tuesday a 25 basis point cut to its key interest rate, bringing it down from 3.85% to 3.6%. This marks the third rate reduction this year, following a cut in May from 4.1% to 3.85%, and an earlier cut in February—the first since October 2020—bringing rates at that time to 4.35%.
With the latest move, the policy rate has reached its lowest level since March 2023, as inflation continues to ease. The decision aims to support economic activity while keeping inflation within the RBA’s target range of 2% to 3%.
Recent data shows that annual inflation fell to 2.1% in May, down from 2.4% in April. Quarterly figures also indicated a slowdown, with inflation easing to 2.7% in the second quarter from 2.9% in the first quarter of the year.
The RBA highlighted ongoing global economic uncertainty, noting that shifts in international trade policy are likely to weigh on global growth. However, greater clarity around U.S. tariff measures and international responses suggests a reduced likelihood of severe economic repercussions.
In its July meeting, the Monetary Policy Board voted by a narrow margin to hold rates, awaiting second-quarter inflation data. Following confirmation of the continued inflation decline, today’s decision was made unanimously—signaling a clear shift toward a more accommodative monetary policy stance in the second half of the year.
إخلاء مسؤولية إن موقع عاجل نيوز يعمل بطريقة آلية دون تدخل بشري،ولذلك فإن جميع المقالات والاخبار والتعليقات المنشوره في الموقع مسؤولية أصحابها وإداره الموقع لا تتحمل أي مسؤولية أدبية او قانونية عن محتوى الموقع.
