A comprehensive tool for monitoring RBA cash rate changes, meeting schedules, and calculating the direct impact on Australian mortgage repayments.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install rba-rate-intelligence
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install rba-rate-intelligence using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is RBA Rate Intelligence?
RBA Rate Intelligence is a specialized utility designed for the Openclaw Skills ecosystem, providing real-time access to Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cash rate data, official meeting schedules, and Consumer Price Index (CPI) metrics. This skill bridges the gap between high-level economic data and personal financial planning by offering a built-in mortgage impact calculator.
By synthesizing complex monetary policy information into actionable insights, the skill serves as a centralized intelligence hub for anyone navigating the Australian lending landscape. It ensures that mortgage holders and finance professionals are prepared for every RBA decision announcement with precise data on repayment fluctuations and inflation trends.
RBA Rate Intelligence Use Cases
- Tracking the current RBA cash rate and historical movements to inform refinancing or investment decisions.
- Calculating monthly repayment changes on a home loan following a rate hike or cut using the integrated formula.
- Monitoring quarterly CPI data to predict potential RBA monetary policy shifts before they happen.
- Planning for upcoming RBA Board meetings throughout 2026 using the synchronized schedule.
- Comparing the pros and cons of variable versus fixed interest rate products based on current market indicators.
How RBA Rate Intelligence Works
- The skill retrieves the latest official cash rate and CPI data sourced from RBA and ABS benchmarks.
- Users can query the 2026 meeting schedule to identify exact dates and times for decision announcements.
- The mortgage impact calculator applies the standard P&I formula to user-defined loan amounts to show cost differences.
- It evaluates current inflation against the RBA target band (2-3%) to provide context on economic trends.
- Integrated automation allows for the configuration of alerts for meeting days or new data releases within Openclaw Skills.
RBA Rate Intelligence Setup
To integrate this finance intelligence tool into your workflow, follow these steps for Openclaw Skills:
# Install the RBA Rate Intelligence skill
openclaw install rba-rate-intelligence
# Initialize the mortgage calculator defaults (optional)
openclaw config rba-rate-intelligence --principal 500000 --years 30
RBA Rate Intelligence Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes economic and financial data into structured schemas for clear reporting:
| Data Group | Key Metrics | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cash Rate | Target Rate, Basis Point Change, Last Update | Per Meeting |
| Schedule | Meeting Date, Day of Week, Announcement Time | Annual |
| Inflation | Annual CPI %, Quarterly Trend, Target Band | Quarterly |
| Calculations | Monthly P&I, Rate Sensitivity ($75 per 0.25%) | On-demand |
RBA Rate Intelligence Advanced Features
- Proactive meeting reminders that notify users 24 hours before an official RBA decision.
- Automated rate change alerts that trigger as soon as the cash rate target is adjusted.
- Quarterly CPI release notifications to keep users informed of the latest inflation data from the ABS.
- High-precision mortgage impact tables that scale based on custom loan principals (e.g., $500k to $1M+).
- Direct integration with Openclaw Skills for natural language querying of historical rate milestones.
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