Tim Lawless is head of research at CoreLogic Asia Pacific.
RBA looks past housing downturn to hold rates at record low
The RBA has looked past the housing downturn which has gathered some momentum over the past three months, to hold the cash rate firm at their first meeting this year.
Longest period of interest rate stability on record: RBA meeting
The longest period of interest rate stability on record has extended out another month, with the RBA keeping the cash rate on hold at 1.5% where it has remained since they cut the cash rate by 25 basis points in May and August of 2016.
Mortgage rates are up but RBA keeps cash rate on hold
Mortgage rates to investors are up as much as 50 basis points over the same time frame but the RBA has held the cash rate at 1.5% for a record 27th month.
No lifeline for the property industry: RBA leaves cash rate on hold
Despite the housing downturn gathering some pace in September, we don't expect the RBA to throw a lifeline to the housing market in the form of lower interest rates.
Mortgage rates edge higher but RBA keeps cash rate on hold
The RBA has kept rates on hold, with financial markets betting the cash rate won't move until at least January 2020.
Unchanged cash rate marks two years since RBA moved official rates
The RBA's decision to keep the cash rate on hold marks the two year anniversary of the last change; the longest period of interest rate stability on record.
Mortgage rates are on the rise but RBA holds cash rate at record low
The RBA has left the cash rate on hold at 1.5% despite smaller banks and non-banks pushing mortgage interest rates higher,
RBA holds cash rate at 1.5% but mortgage rates could still rise
The Reserve Bank of Australia today kept the cash rate on hold at 1.5% for a record 20th meeting, however, there is risk that mortgage rates could rise.
RBA leaves cash rate on hold as housing market continues to cool
The RBA has once again left the cash rate on hold at 1.5%, with financial markets betting the cash rate won't rise until July 2019.
RBA leaves cash rate on hold for record 18th meeting
While the RBA has flagged the next move in interest rates will be a rise, it remains likely that any hike to the cash rate is well in the future.
