Economists are tipping that interest rate rises are over as a former RBA deputy governor warns about housing headwinds from Labor’s tax changes.

The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates at its past three meetings. But the NAB believes its next move will be a cut to prop up a struggling economy.

Two of Australia’s major banks predict much needed rate relief, as national growth slows to a crawl.

Economists are tipping that interest rate rises are over as a former RBA deputy governor warns about housing headwinds from Labor’s tax changes.

Most experts are tipping interest rates will remain on hold but the question is when will they come down.

The fear of “crashing the economy” by raising interest rates too much pales in comparison with what is emerging in Australia’s political economy.

Australia's RBA is expected to hold its cash rate at 4.35% in June 2026 after three consecutive hikes, with 97% market consensus favoring a pause.