Australia's central bank raised its benchmark rate by a quarter-point and tweaked its forward guidance triggering expectations for more hikes.
At the first board meeting of the year, the Reserve Bank of Australia policymakers decided to lift the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 3.35 percent. The rate decision came in line with expectations. The interest rate on Exchange Settlement balances was also raised by 25 basis points to 3.25 percent.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.