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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.

From supermarkets to banking to legal services, Australian CEOs say AI is already delivering real gains in productivity, personalisation and customer experience.

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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

Economy

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, hig...

16 June 2026

Economy

Bank of Japan lifts rates to three-decade high

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, hig...

16 June 2026