RBA, rate cut and Bank of Korea

RBA February 2025 rate cut: Banks yet to pass on cuts
The big four banks were quick to act following the RBA’s first rate cut in more than four years, but what about the borrowers not with the big four?
RBA’s rate cut was ‘right move’ although inflation risks persist
Wesfarmers Chief Executive Rob Scott claims the RBA’s rate cut was the “right move” but cautions the risks of inflation remain.
South Korea’s central bank cuts interest rates to 2.75% despite inflation risks
South Korea’s central bank has lowered its benchmark interest rate to 2.75%, the lowest level since August 2022, to revive a sluggish economy facing political uncertainty. The Bank of Korea (BOK) announced the 25-basis-point cut on Tuesday,
Australia's central bank cautious on rate cuts, all depends on data
Australia's central bank is cautious about cutting rates further given cost pressures in a hot labour market, but it will respond if inflation slows more quickly than expected, senior officials said on Friday.
S. Korea's central bank cuts rate, growth outlook over tariff fears
South Korea's central bank on Tuesday slashed interest rates and its annual growth forecast as it looks to bolster the economy in the face of US tariffs and the fallout
Bank of Korea cuts rates to lowest since August 2022 to boost sluggish growth
The Bank of Korea cut rates to 2.75% from 3%, in line with expectations from economists polled by Reuters, trimming rates for the third time in four meetings.
Australia's central bank cuts rates, cautious on further easing
The rate cut will provide some relief to borrowers and comes as good news for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who is facing a tough election to be held no later than May 17.
RBA Has Little Love for Rate Cut It Just Announced
So tentative was the Australian central bank’s first reduction in official interest rates that it begs the question: How much ...
How the RBA's rate cut is a 'double-edged sword' for Australians
Banks are moving on mortgage repayment relief following the Reserve Bank's rate cut call. Holders of other types of loans may ...
Surprise scenes as protesters march on RBA before interest rate cut
Unions and interest groups took to the streets ahead of the Reserve Bank’s long-awaited - and “well-deserved” - decision to ...
RBA will be less willing on rate cuts next time
Michele Bullock admits the RBA board had a lively debate on the case for cutting rates or holding firm against sustained ...
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RBA rate cuts trigger house price rebound
The prospect of interest rate cuts from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has engineered a rebound in Australian house prices. This year’s final auction clearance rates have rebounded strongly, ...
RBA Doesn’t Share Market’s Confidence on Rate-Cut Path: Q&A
Australia’s central bank still has “work to do” to bring inflation back to its 2-3% target and doesn’t yet share the market’s ...
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Will the RBA’s rate cut help Labor?
An interest-rate cut seems like a positive start for a government heading into an election campaign – that is not how many voters are responding to the Reserve Bank’s decision.
Dollar firms, Aussie steady after RBA's 'hawkish' rate cut
The dollar firmed on Tuesday as traders weighed tariff worries, geopolitical uncertainties and the path to U.S. rate cuts, ...