Cash rate update for February 2025

NewsRBA Updates
February 18, 2025

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has today decided to decrease the cash rate by 0.25% to 4.10%, the first decrease since November 2020.

Today’s welcome news for mortgage holders is the result of the RBA being confident that inflation is remaining steady, with the current headline inflation rate at 2.4% according to the latest December 2024 data.

At their next meeting on 1 April 2025, the RBA will be closely monitoring the impact today’s decrease has on the economy.

Whether you’re considering refinancing your mortgage to secure better terms or exploring property investment opportunities, now could be an advantageous time to review your financial strategy.

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