Rapid, repeated interest rate rises coming this year, economists say

Almost half of the 38 experts surveyed in the Financial Review’s first quarterly poll for 2026 reckon the next move is up, ...

Australia’s inflation slows to 3.4%, easing fears of a February interest rate hike

Consumer prices rose less than markets expected in the year to November, but economists warn rate rises will still be needed in 2026 ...

Here’s what economists say about the outlook for interest rates and inflation in Australia

The prospect of higher mortgage repayments is back on the table for Australian households, and the nation’s top economists ...
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NAB, Westpac cut interest rates of home loans

Westpac also cut the interest rates of deposits. Westpac and National Bank of Australia (NAB) have cut the interest rates of select loans, following the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cutting its ...

‘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 ...

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 ...
The Courier-Mail

CBA, NAB tip interest rate hike in February

Just six months after the Reserve Bank’s last interest rate cut, the central bank is now expected to start taking away the punchbowl in February. Commonwealth Bank and National Australia Bank have ...
The Daily Telegraph

Westpac, NAB match interest rate rise

WESTPAC and NAB are the latest major banks to raise interest rate on home loans by 25 basis points, matching the Reserve Bank's rate increase. Westpac's standard variable home loan interest rate and ...