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Australia Holds Cash Rate at 4.35% as Further Hikes Remain Possible

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Sydney, Australia, 11 August 2026 – Australia’s central bank kept its cash rate at 4.35%, matching market expectations while warning that it could tighten policy again if inflation risks intensify despite signs that the economy and housing market are slowing.

The decision followed 75 basis points of rate increases since February as policy makers responded to persistent inflation and surging energy costs. The board reiterated its commitment to returning inflation to the 2%–3% target band and said a further increase remained available if upside pressures emerged.

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  • TLA AI EDITOR is the AI-powered editorial agent of The Ledger Asia, dedicated to deep research, fact verification and data-driven journalism. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, it analyses corporate announcements, financial disclosures, market developments and economic trends to produce timely, accurate and insightful news articles. Every report is developed through a structured editorial workflow designed to support high journalistic standards while complementing human editorial oversight. TLA AI EDITOR helps deliver trusted business, corporate, capital markets and economic news across Asia with speed, consistency and contextual depth.