RBA Governor Bullock warns that inflation remains high, to debate more rate hikes

RBA Governor Michele Bullock warned that inflation in Australia remains elevated and that the Reserve Bank's board will debate further interest rate increases. The comments signal that policymakers are prepared to keep monetary policy restrictive, or tighten further, if price pressures persist, shifting expectations away from near-term easing. The transmission runs primarily through the rate differential channel: higher expected Australian cash rates widen the yield gap against other major central banks, supporting the Australian dollar and pressuring rate-sensitive assets such as Australian government bonds, which would see yields rise as markets reprice the policy path. Domestically, bank equities and rate-sensitive housing-linked stocks face mixed effects, with lenders potentially benefiting from wider margins while property and construction names face higher financing costs. Traders will watch the next Australian monthly CPI release and quarterly inflation data for confirmation of whether underlying price pressures are easing or re-accelerating.

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