The Reserve Bank of Australia has left the cash rate on hold at 4.35% at its 11 August 2026 meeting — but the message to commercial borrowers is clear: this is a pause, not a turning point. The Board made a point of stating it will increase the cash rate further if upside inflation risks materialise. For anyone financing commercial property or running a business with debt, understanding what sits behind today’s decision matters as much as the decision itself. What the RBA Actually Said The Board’s decision to hold was unanimous. But the tone of the accompanying statement was… Read more