1+ hour, 36+ min ago  (282+ words) The Reserve Bank of Australia has opted to keep interest rates on hold as the economy slows and unemployment rises. It had been widely expected the RBA would keep the official cash rate at 4. 35 per cent at Tuesday's meeting, following…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (56+ words) Gold Coast households and businesses have been delivered another blow, with the Reserve Bank increasing interest rates by another 25 basis points. It’s the third straight rate hike, taking the official cash rate to 4. 35 per cent as the RBA and the…...