RBA Leaves Cash Rate at 1.5% on Melb Cup Day

As we enjoy the national distraction of Melbourne Cup Day today with 700 million people globally watching the race, the Reserve Bank has decided to leave the cash rate at 1.5%.

With inflation predicted to pick up due to higher business confidence and lenders keeping a lid on the property market through tighter lending restrictions, it’s a balancing act to bring down the A$.

Watch this space for the last opportunity this year for the RBA to reduce rates on 6 Dec 2016. One thing’s for sure, if you didn’t win on the horses today, you can definitely win by saving money on your home loan. DON’T WASTE TIME … let me know if you want to save