The Reserve Bank of Australia's interest rate decision sets Australian borrowing costs and is the main driver of the Australian dollar.
Actual
4.35%
Forecast
4.35%
Previous
4.10%
RBA Interest Rate Decision for May 5, 2026 came in at 4.35% versus 4.35% expected (previous 4.10%), in line with forecast.
What it meant for the AUD
The actual landed in line with the 4.35% forecast. A reading above forecast is generally bullish for the AUD, and below forecast bearish.
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