RBA Cash Rate Decision
Current policy rate (RBA cash rate target)
4.60%
- Since September 30 · +0.25 pp from prior
Source: RBA
Next release date
November 2, 2026 (Mon)
10:30 PMET
Upcoming releases
- December 7, 2026 (Mon)10:30 PM
- February 8, 2027 (Mon)10:30 PM
- March 22, 2027 (Mon)11:30 PM
- May 4, 2027 (Tue)12:30 AM
- June 22, 2027 (Tue)12:30 AM
- August 10, 2027 (Tue)12:30 AM
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Release dates and times are set by the issuing agency and can change. · Schedule source: RBA — Board meeting schedules (rba.gov.au)
Recent history
Cash rate target| Period | Actual |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 4.60% |
| Sep 2026 | 4.60% |
| Aug 2026 | 4.35% |
| Jul 2026 | 4.35% |
| Jun 2026 | 4.35% |
| May 2026 | 4.35% |
Month-end values of the RBA cash rate target (RBA daily series). Source: RBA · FIRMMCRTD · Oct 2026
Key facts
The RBA (Reserve Bank of Australia) cash rate decision sets Australia's monetary policy, released with a rate statement.
- Released by
- Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)
- Frequency
- About 8 times a year
- Category
- Rates & policy
- Assets affected
- AUD · AUDUSD
Why the market watches it
The Australian dollar is sensitive to China's economy, commodity prices and rates, so the RBA decision and the tone of its statement move AUDUSD directly.
How traders read it
Australia is heavily exposed to China and commodities, so read RBA policy alongside Chinese data and commodity prices to gauge the direction of the Aussie.
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When is the next RBA Cash Rate Decision release?
The next RBA Cash Rate Decision release is scheduled for November 2, 2026 (Mon) at 10:30 PM US Eastern Time. Following dates: December 7, February 8, March 22.
What is the Cash Rate?
Australia's benchmark interest rate — the policy rate applied to overnight lending between banks.
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