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The RBA could finally cut rates on Tuesday — if you believe (most) economists

The Reserve Bank board's meeting on Tuesday is one of its biggest in years, with implications for federal politics, markets, and of course, the economy.

The RBA board is meeting for the first time in 2025 this week. Shutterstock.

The first Reserve Bank meeting of the year is days away and almost all economists think it will mark the beginning of a new cutting cycle.

Here’s what you need to know about the key economic data releases this week.

Rate decision

The event: The Reserve Bank board will meet to decide on the first rate decision for 2025

When: Monday 17 to Tuesday 18 February 2025, decision announced at 2.30pm AEDT and RBA governor Michele Bullock press conference at 3.30pm