The RBA is set to keep rates steady this week. But nobody can agree on what happens next
Some of the nation's top economic forecasters disagree about the future rate trajectory, with some still tipping two rate cuts in this cycle and others a string of rises.
The Reserve Bank is unlikely to make any move on rates this week. But with economists in full disagreement about the outlook for rates, any clues about the outlook will be significant.
Here’s what you need to know about the key economic data releases this week.
Rates decision
The event: Reserve Bank of Australia monetary policy decision and press conference
When: Tuesday 9 December 2025
What to expect: The markets and mainstream economists are expecting rates to remain on hold on Tuesday, at the Reserve Bank's final meeting of 2025. But there's significant variance in views on what happens next with some top forecasters still expecting cuts and others eyeing two rate rises.
ANZ economists are anticipating a “more hawkish tone” in the post-meeting statement and Bullock’s press conference.
