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Reserve Bank of Australia holds rates after three straight rises

The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold for the first time in 2026, pausing after three consecutive hikes as it weighs slowing growth, high inflation and the impact of oil supply disruption.

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88% of Australians have adopted "new money rules" over the past year, finding smarter ways to manage spending without giving up the people, routines and experiences that matter most.

CommBank Socceroos Aziz Behich, Jacob Italiano, Aiden O'Neill and Patrick Yazbek take part in Passing the Torch, where they share their perspectives on football, life and the experiences that have shaped their careers.

After 38 years with CommBank, retired Ballarat Branch Manager Colleen Cornips helps open the city's brand new branch, cutting the ribbon alongside her former colleagues.

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Commonwealth Bank Executive Leadership Team update

Victoria Ledda has been appointed Group Chief Information Officer and Rodrigo Castillo has been appointed Group Chief Technology Officer, effective...
19 June 2026
Business

Fed vibe sinks US stocks

Wall Street fell after the US Federal Reserve’s latest projections lifted expectations of a possible interest rate hike this year.
18 June 2026
Football

“I get goosebumps”: CommBank Socceroos stars rank Australia's greatest football moments

Maty Ryan, Aziz Behich and Cameron Burgess. Five iconic moments. One difficult blind ranking challenge.
18 June 2026
Economy

As housing tax breaks end, investors set to turn to commercial property

The end of negative gearing in residential is prompting a “once in a generation” shift in how property investors deploy their capital, CommBank’s K...
18 June 2026
Economy

Travel and events lift May spending, but mortgage holders hit the brakes

The latest HSI Index shows May spending got a boost from travel and events, but CBA economists expect spending slowdown to continue.
17 June 2026
Electrification

Chinese EV exports surge as carmakers look offshore

China’s electric vehicle makers are leaning harder into overseas markets, with overall exports jumping 69% in May as domestic sales soften.
16 June 2026

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2026 Federal Budget 

The 2026-27 Budget is one of the most talked-about in recent times. Read Commonwealth Bank's analysis.

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CommBank appoints Howatson+Company

CommBank appoints Howatson+Company as new external creative agency 

Commonwealth Bank has appointed Howatson+Company as its new external creative agency partner following a competitive pitch process.

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Get up to speed on negative gearing

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Australians have been arguing about negative gearing for forty years, and the 2026-27 federal budget has brought major changes. What’s the deal?

 

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What is capital gains tax and what are the latest changes?

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Capital gains tax (CGT) is back in the news again. What is it, where did it come from, and what has the government announced in the 2026-27 federal budget?

 

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