### [2026-09-29](/feed/2026/09/29/index.md)

##### Reserve Bank of Australia
# The Reserve Bank of Australia raises its cash rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.60 percent, the highest level since 2011, citing persistently high inflation above its 2–3 percent target range. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via France 24](https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260929-australian-central-bank-lifts-key-interest-rate-to-15-year-high)
2. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australias-central-bank-raises-cash-rate-15-year-peak-2026-09-29/)

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