RBA Dep Gov Hauser: RBA policy is still restrictive | investingLive
Reserve Bank of Australia Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser speaking with Bloomberg
investinglive.comHere’s a concise update on the latest around the RBA and Andrew Hauser’s inflation warnings.
- Hauser has been signaling that inflation in Australia remains too high and that the RBA will act as needed to bring it back to target, including potential further rate increases if required. This stance underscores a policy path focused on price stability over near-term easing.[2][4]
- In early 2026, market commentary and Hauser remarks suggested a cautious approach to cutting or holding rates until inflation clearly moves toward the 2–3% target, with expectations of higher-for-longer policy if inflation proves persistent. The RBA has indicated it could keep rates restrictive until it sees sustained progress on inflation.[3][5][7]
- Recent headlines referenced a “nightmare scenario” framing for certain housing and consumer outcomes if inflation pressures remain strong, and discussions about rate paths extending into 2026 as inflation risks persist. Analysts have anticipated possible further rate hikes at upcoming meetings depending on inflation data.[1][5][2]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current primary sources (RBA speeches, central bank communications) and provide a brief, sourced summary with direct quotes and dates. I can also set up a quick chart showing implied policy paths from Hauser’s recent comments versus market-implied rate expectations.