Central Bank Guidance
RBA Reaffirms Readiness to Hike Rates Amid Inflation Persistence
30 Sep 2026
Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock reaffirmed that the central bank remains prepared to raise interest rates again if necessary, citing persistent inflationary pressures despite the potential for ending the current hiking cycle.
Why it matters
The guidance maintains a hawkish bias for the AUD, keeping the focus on incoming inflation data as the primary driver for future policy adjustments.