Economic and event calendar in Asia 03 November 2026 - RBA rate hike expected

The headline indicates that the Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to raise its policy rate, a development flagged in ForexLive's Asia economic and event calendar for 3 November 2026. A rate hike of this kind would widen Australia's interest rate differential against major counterparts, typically drawing incremental capital into AUD-denominated assets through carry and yield-seeking flows. The Australian dollar is the most directly exposed instrument, with AUD crosses such as AUD/USD, AUD/JPY and AUD/NZD likely to be the first to reprice around the decision. Equity markets with high rate sensitivity, particularly Australian housing-linked and property-trust stocks, could also see valuation pressure as the cost of borrowing rises. Traders should watch the RBA's accompanying statement and forward guidance for signals on the pace of further tightening, alongside the Australian monthly CPI release, since inflation data will shape whether the move is read as a one-off or the start of a sustained cycle.

The Australian Dollar (AUD) is a commodity-linked currency. RBA decisions, Chinese demand signals, iron-ore prices, and global risk appetite all drive AUD/USD. It's the clearest 'risk-on proxy' among G10 pairs.

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