Reserve Bank of Australia meeting —

At its 5 May 2026 meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia raised its policy rate from 4.10% to 4.35%. The decision passed 8-1.

Decision

hike — 4.10% to 4.35%

Vote: 8-1

Key passages

Today, as you know, the Board decided to raise the cash rate by 25 basis points.

Direct rate hike confirms tightening bias.

The most recent data have confirmed that some of the increase in inflation was being generated by economy-wide capacity pressures including ongoing tightness in the labour market.

Confirms labour tightness is fueling inflation, supporting restrictive policy.

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