The Reserve Bank of Australia unanimously kept interest rates steady after a divided board meeting, noting inflation risks from the Middle East conflict and a surge in Brent crude futures to $92 per b
reuters · 2026-08-24 18:35
Australian fuel prices hit a seven-month high after a US-Iran truce collapsed, disrupting oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. The Reserve Bank of Australia warned that these rising costs pose
bloomberg · 2026-07-26 20:36
The US dollar weakened near 10-day lows following a Middle East peace deal that lowered oil prices by easing supply fears. Investors now await interest rate decisions from the Bank of Japan and Reserv
reuters · 2026-06-15 18:04
Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock noted that oil price increases continue to drive inflation despite policy tightening. With consumer inflation at 4.2%, markets anticipate potential f
reuters · 2026-06-03 22:17
The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate to 4.35%, citing persistent inflation driven by a global oil shock and rising fuel costs, with expectations for inflation to peak near 5%.
reuters · 2026-05-04 22:03
The Reserve Bank of Australia raised inflation forecasts to nearly 5% and downgraded growth outlooks due to a global energy shock from the Gulf. Policymakers anticipate higher interest rates and poten
reuters · 2026-05-04 21:52
The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its key interest rate to 4.35%, citing stubborn inflation exacerbated by soaring energy prices due to the US-Iran conflict. This aggressive tightening distinguishe
bloomberg · 2026-05-04 21:32