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United StatesUS RBA Interest Rate Decision fell to 4.1% in January 2025
FMPMonthlyReleased February 2025
US RBA Interest Rate Decision fell to 4.1% in January 2025, released February 2025, down 0.25% from December's 4.35% reading. The reading matched the 4.1% consensus.
Latest Release
4.100000
Actual
4.100000
Consensus
4.350000
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Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.50 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.35 | COMMODITIES | Moves against | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Moves with | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
RBA Interest Rate Decision (United States) was reported at 4.1% in January 2025. This matched the market consensus of 4.1% exactly. The reading fell from the previous value of 4.35%. This is classified as a high-impact indicator released on a monthly basis.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Fed Barkin Speech (Aug 26) and Jackson Hole Symposium (Aug 27).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update February 2025.
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RBA Interest Rate Decision - US
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About RBA Interest Rate Decision — United States
DEFINITION
The RBA Interest Rate Decision is a key financial indicator that reflects the monetary policy decisions made by the Reserve Bank of Australia. This decision, which is announced on a monthly basis, determines the official cash rate and has a significant impact on the economy, financial markets, and interest rates for loans and savings. It is closely monitored by investors, businesses, and individuals as it provides insight into the current and future state of the Australian economy.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Policy-rate decisions and associated communication are the primary near-term driver of front-end rates, currencies, and equity-discount-rate inputs. Surprises against consensus typically move rates and currencies on release. Released monthly.
WHAT'S NEXT
This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks, r=0.50) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - US Events
| Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 | US | Building Permits MoM | 4.3 | -2.6 | 5 | 4.47 | Low |
| 12:30 | US | Building Permits | 1.433 | 1.374 | 1.443 | 1.44 | Low |
| 13:00 | US | House Price Index | 442.5 | 442.4 | 442.8 | 442.65 | Low |
| 13:00 | US | S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price MoM | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.40 | Low |
| 13:00 | US | S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price YoY | 2.1 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.90 | Medium |
| 13:00 | US | House Price Index YoY | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 2.25 | Low |
| 13:00 | US | House Price Index MoM | 0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.10 | Low |
| 14:00 | US | Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8.50 | Low |
| 14:00 | US | New Home Sales | -10.5 | 7.6 | -1.3 | -3.61 | Medium |
| 14:00 | US | Richmond Fed Services Index | -8 | -3 | -1 | -1.25 | Low |
| 14:00 | US | Richmond Fed Manufacturing Shipments Index | 11 | 8 | 7 | 12.25 | Low |
| 14:00 | US | CB Consumer Confidence | 89.4 | 90.2 | 90.3 | 89.85 | High |
| 22:00 | US | API Crude Oil Stock Change | 4.2 | -0.328 | 1.8 | 3.00 | Medium |
| Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 12:30 | US | Non Defense Goods Orders Ex Air | 0.2 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.35 | Low |
| 12:30 | US | Durable Goods Orders MoM | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.75 | High |
| 12:30 | US | Durable Goods Orders Ex Transp MoM | 0.4 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.70 | Medium |
| 12:30 | US | PCE Price Index MoM | 0.2 | -0.1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | Medium |
| 12:30 | US | Durable Goods Orders Ex Defense MoM | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 1.88 | Low |
| 12:30 | US | Corporate Profits QoQ | 8.2 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.05 | Medium |
| 12:30 | US | Core PCE Price Index YoY | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.30 | Low |
| 12:30 | US | Core PCE Price Index MoM | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.18 | High |
| 12:30 | US | PCE Price Index YoY | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.63 | Medium |
| 12:30 | US | Personal Income MoM | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.15 | High |
| 12:30 | US | Personal Spending MoM | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.18 | Low |
| 12:30 | US | Real Consumer Spending QoQ | 3.4 | 0.5 | 3.2 | 3.20 | Low |
| 12:30 | US | GDP Growth Rate QoQ | 1.5 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 1.40 | High |
| 12:30 | US | GDP Price Index QoQ | 6.4 | 3.6 | 6.3 | 6.08 | Medium |
| 12:30 | US | GDP Sales QoQ | 2.2 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 2.18 | Low |
| 12:30 | US | Gross Domestic Product QoQ | 1.5 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 1.40 | High |
| 12:30 | US | PCE Prices QoQ | 5.3 | 4.6 | 5.1 | 5.15 | Low |
| 12:30 | US | Core PCE Prices QoQ | 3.6 | 4.4 | 3.4 | 3.48 | Low |
| 14:10 | US | Atlanta Fed GDPNow | 4.6 | 4 | 4 | 4.03 | Medium |
| 14:30 | US | EIA Distillate Stocks Change | -2.228 | -1.53 | -1.6 | -2.03 | Low |
| 14:30 | US | EIA Gasoline Stocks Change | -2.536 | 0.688 | -0.7 | -1.20 | Medium |
| 14:30 | US | EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change | 0.095 | 4.405 | 0.6 | 0.67 | Medium |
| Thursday, August 27, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 12:30 | US | Jobless Claims 4-Week Average | 204 | 203 | 202.00 | Low | |
| 12:30 | US | Initial Jobless Claims | 206 | 208 | 210.00 | Medium | |
| 12:30 | US | Goods Trade Balance Adv | -101.4 | -99 | -99.00 | Medium | |
| 12:30 | US | Retail Inventories Ex Autos MoM | -0.4 | 0 | 0.00 | Medium | |
| 12:30 | US | Wholesale Inventories MoM | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.10 | Medium | |
| 12:30 | US | Continuing Jobless Claims | 1799 | 1790 | 1793.00 | Low | |
| 12:30 | US | Goods Trade Balance | -101.41 | -100.8 | -100.80 | Medium | |
| 14:30 | US | EIA Natural Gas Stocks Change | 16 | 19 | 17.00 | Low | |
| 15:00 | US | Kansas Fed Manufacturing Index | 17 | 14 | 14.00 | Low | |
| 15:00 | US | Kansas Fed Composite Index | 9 | 8 | 8.00 | Low | |