Event Brief
Australia lifts interest rate to highest in 15 years
By The BriefBrief · Sources (4)
Filed: Sep 29, 2026 at 1:05 AM ET
UPDATED Sep 29, 2026 at 3:04 AM ET
Summary: The Reserve Bank of Australia raised the cash rate for a fourth time this year to its highest level in 15 years. The RBA cited persistent inflation and more expensive energy as it tightened policy.
WHO: Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)
WHAT: Raised the cash rate for a fourth time this year to the highest level in 15 years
WHEN: Sep 29, 2026 at 1:54 AM ET
WHERE: Australia
WHY: The RBA pointed to persistent inflation and more expensive energy as reasons for the rate increase.
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