Inflation falls to 3.4pc, eases pressure on RBA for rate rise

Black Friday sales before Christmas contributed to price falls in furniture, footwear and clothing, suggesting some of the ...

Senior economists reveal their predictions for interest rates and inflation this year

Aussies may be in for another year of financial turmoil as experts reveal what could be in store for interest rates in 2026.

‘Too low’: Brutal call on interest rates

Australia’s big four banks have updated their rate predictions after Wednesday’s shock inflation read, while one economist ...

Why a hike in interest rates by the RBA next month is still on the cards

The central bank now faces a delicate balancing act. Two of the big four banks – NAB and CBA – are tipping a rate hike next ...
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Rate hikes expected in 2026

CBA expects the cash rate to sit at 3.85% at the end of 2026. "The risk sits with a larger hiking cycle if growth has more momentum and inflation more persistence than we predict," Clarke said. IG ...

Experts forecast rising interest rates in 2026. Here's what that means if you're buying ASX shares

If you’re buying ASX shares early in 2026, you’ll want to keep a close eye on what’s happening with interest rates. Here’s ...

Banks tip RBA rate hikes after inflation surprise

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) appears poised to become the first major central bank to return to interest rate ...

When could interest rates rise next? It may be sooner than you think

Experts are increasingly predicting that a move higher for interest rates could come soon as inflation remains persistently high. The post When could interest rates rise next? It may be sooner than ...

What to expect from Reserve Bank and interest rates in 2026 with rate hikes on the table

Mortgage borrowers and savers may have used the new year as an excuse to get their financial affairs in order, but things may ...