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Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock warned Wednesday that upside risks to Australia's inflation are now materializing, signaling the central bank may need to raise interest rates further. The warning comes as core inflation accelerated in the three months through September, exceeding economist expectations and reinforcing the case for monetary tightening. Bullock's comments precede a policy meeting where rate increases are under consideration. The inflation acceleration reflects price pressures across the economy despite previous rate hikes. Australia's labor market and consumer spending remain strong, complicating efforts to cool demand without derailing economic growth.
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