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

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.

Australia’s central bank trimmed its key interest rate for a third time this year, while signaling future policy decisions will hinge on incoming data.