RBA governor flags “upside” inflation risks ahead of 28–29 September meeting as Fed hikes rates for first time since 2023
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RBA Governor Bullock signaled upside inflation risks are materialising, explicitly linking persistent oil and fuel costs to renewed global price pressures, increasing the probability of another September rate hike. A more hawkish RBA stance typically tightens domestic financial conditions and supports AUD via rate differentials, while higher-for-longer energy prices are a broader headwind for growth and risk appetite. AI datacentre standards are longer-dated policy noise.
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Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock said upside risks to inflation are starting to emerge, clearing the way for a rate increase at the RBA’s 28–29 September policy meeting. She said the key issue will be whether the three earlier rate hikes are enough to return inflation to the 2.5% target within a reasonable timeframe. Separately, the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates this week for the first time since 2023, as central banks respond to persistently high fuel prices.
