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# Reserve Bank of Australia Raises Cash Rate by 25 Basis Points to 4.10% in Second Consecutive Hike
- URL: https://www.theglobalbanker.com/rba-raises-cash-rate-25-basis-points-4-10-percent-march-2026/
- Published: 2026-03-17T13:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-24T13:14:02.000Z
- Description: The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.10% on 17 March 2026, its second consecutive increase, citing Middle East conflict risk to energy inflation.
- Author: TGB Editorial Team
- Tags: Central Banks, Asia-Pacific, #archive

The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.10% at its March 2026 board meeting, delivering a second consecutive increase. The bank identified risks to energy inflation stemming from Middle East conflict as a factor in its assessment.

Variable-rate mortgage holders, who had benefited from three rate cuts in 2025, face a further increase in their monthly repayments following the decision. At 4.10%, the cash rate is at its highest level since May 2025, though still below the 4.35% peak of the previous tightening cycle.

#### BOARD VOTE

The decision was taken by a 5-4 majority vote.