The Reserve Bank of Australia’s ‘line ball’ (5-4 in favour) decision last week to raise the cash rate by 0.25% reflects its ongoing concern that inflation pressures are proving more persistent than initially hoped. Only 5 months ago that the market was anticipating two further cuts. Now there could be 1-2 more hikes and fixed […]
What we’re telling clients after last week’s rate rise
Is your lender passing on the March rate rise?
Last week on 17 March 2026 Australia’s cash rate was lifted by 0.25 per cent. Below is a comprehensive list of how lenders have responded… ANZ Rate hike: 25 basis points Applies to: Variable-rate home loans Announcement date: 17 March Effective date: 27 March Bank Australia Rate hike: 25 basis points Applies to: Variable-rate home […]