Economists and investors are sceptical about the central bank’s rosy inflation production, throwing in doubt the path of changes to interest rates.

Australia's central bank cut interest rates on Tuesday for a third time this year and signaled further policy easing might be needed to meet its inflation and employment goals as the economy lost some momentum.

CBA and ANZ's rate cuts take effect from August 22, while NAB's reduction becomes effective from August 25 and Westpac's from August 26. All four major banks have now passed on the full rate reduction to home loan customers. Copyright 2025 Thomson Reuters.