Australia is facing its shortest rate cut cycle in 30 years as the RBA hints it may have to start hiking
The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Patrick ComminsDecember 9, 2025 at 08:15 AM
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Australia is potentially facing its shortest interest rate cut cycle in 30 years. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has hinted that it may need to start hiking rates again in 2026 if inflation persists. This follows 13 rate hikes in 2022 and 2023. RBA Governor Michele Bullock indicated that further rate cuts are unlikely after the decision to hold the cash rate steady. The possibility of future rate hikes was communicated to approximately 3.3 million Australian households with mortgages.
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