For everyday Australians, the RBA’s cash-rate announcement ripples through mortgage rates, savings returns and the broader cost of living. With the next announcement only a day away, here’s a clear, readable rundown of how the RBA makes decisions, what commentators are looking at this time, whether a cut is likely, and a practical forecast for the next six months.

The RBA’s decisions can sometimes feel distant or abstract, they flow directly into household budgets, business investments, and the health of the entire economy through bank interest rates.

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