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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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CommBank backs practical innovation to help small and medium businesses lift productivity and growth

New CommBank Business Innovation Awards and free online training launch as research shows SMEs are putting ideas to work, but cost, time and resour...
16 June 2026
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Wall Street rallies on US-Iran deal and oil price slide

Shares of technology companies registered the largest gains by the end of the trading day.
16 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
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
Branch and ATM

New $6 million CommBank branch investment to enhance Ballarat services

New branch delivers more space, specialist expertise and a more connected banking experience for the Ballarat community.
15 June 2026
Business

Wall St indexes jump as strikes against Iran cancelled

US stocks ended sharply higher after President Donald Trump said he cancelled planned strikes against Iran and signalled a potential peace deal cou...
12 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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