Australian rate watchers brace for Governor Bullock’s speech and Q2 CPI this week. ANZ sees trimmed mean inflation at 3.7% YoY, supporting an RBA hold, but elevated oil prices from US‑Iran tensions leave August and November hikes on the table.
Source: bordermail.com.au · yasstribune.com.au
The previously anticipated path for interest rate hikes has been thrown into doubt as escalating geopolitical tensions in Iran introduce new risks to global energy markets and economic growth. Central banks are now weighing the inflationary pressure of rising oil prices against the potential for a significant slowdown in consumer demand.
Source: maitlandmercury.com.au · narrominenewsonline.com.au
The Australian share market maintained its early momentum through the mid-session on March 10, 2026, as investors reacted to positive commodity signals and a steady outlook from the Reserve Bank. Strength in the heavyweight materials and financial sectors provided a solid floor for the benchmark index.
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