
The focus is on inflation as the RBA strives to get inflation back to target
The sudden and unexpected about-face in economic conditions saw the RBA move from cutting interest rates with a bias for more cuts in August 2025, to hiking them with a bias for more hikes in February 2026.
In simple terms, the facts on the economy changed.
In data since the rate hike, there has been confirmation that household spending growth is registering moderate growth; business investment is lifting; unfortunately the recovery in the number of dwelling building approvals has stalled while consumer sentiment remains pessimistic.








