Cross-Sector entity
Of the tracked stories, 2 of 3 also mention Andrew Hauser, the most common co-covered peer. Coverage clusters in economy, which accounts for 2 of those 3, with the remainder spread across 1 other category. Across a 64-day span, the pace is roughly 0.3 stories per week.
3 verified stories tracked
Last mentioned: Sep 13, 2026
Entity pulse
Coverage balance Negative coverage leads. Negative coverage exceeds positive coverage by 33 percentage points.
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Of the tracked stories, 2 of 3 also mention Andrew Hauser, the most common co-covered peer. Coverage clusters in economy, which accounts for 2 of those 3, with the remainder spread across 1 other category. Across a 64-day span, the pace is roughly 0.3 stories per week. This profile follows 3 Cross-Sector stories mentioning Sarah Hunter across the period from July 12, 2026 to September 13, 2026. Each carries 3.7 original sources on average.
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Coverage cohort
Other entities that clear the same relevance threshold in stories also covering Sarah Hunter. Shared-story counts are live from our verified record — not editorial picks.
RBA cash rate decision
Board meets with markets pricing an 80% probability of a 25 basis point hike; Westpac still sees November as more likely.
Michele Bullock parliamentary committee
RBA governor appears before a parliamentary committee and is expected to reiterate that inflation is too high.
Sarah Hunter fireside chat
RBA chief economist appears at a Regional Australia Institute summit in Canberra; markets monitor her comments on inflation and the rate path.
RBA officials speak publicly
Assistant governor Sarah Hunter speaks at the AFR Property Summit in Sydney, and deputy governor Andrew Hauser appears on ABC's 7.30 in the evening.
ANZ-Indeed Job Ads released
The monthly labour market indicator is due for release on Monday, offering a read on hiring demand.
Next RBA rate decision
The Reserve Bank board meets at the end of September for its next interest rate decision.
Hunter and Hauser send bond markets spinning
RBA chief economist Sarah Hunter and deputy governor Andrew Hauser make separate hawkish speaking appearances, prompting Westpac to drop its no-more-hikes call.
RBA holds cash rate at 4.35%
At its mid-August board meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia keeps the cash rate on hold at 4.35 per cent.
July monthly inflation surprise
Monthly CPI data surprises strongly to the upside, reinforcing hawkish expectations despite the RBA's stated preference for less volatile quarterly inflation data.
US-led war on Iran launched
The conflict begins, eventually causing global oil prices to skyrocket after the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz oil corridor.
Australian rate markets now attach an 80% probability to a 25 basis point RBA hike on September 29 after hawkish signals from Hunter and Hauser. Westpac's economics team dropped its no-more-hikes call but still sees November as more likely. Speeches by Hunter and Bullock this week will be the last major clues before the decision.
Source: nvi.com.au · southernhighlandnews.com.au
Traders and economists are watching RBA commentary and consumer data for signals on whether the 4.35% cash rate holds into late September. Oil-price shocks from the Strait of Hormuz closure and a consumer shift to EVs are complicating the inflation picture. Westpac sentiment, the NAB business survey and ANZ-Indeed job ads will refine rate expectations.
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s chief economist has raised the alarm on more frequent supply shocks straining global logistics and procurement. With Australian real wages already down 5.1% since 2021, supply chain planners face a new reality where geopolitical and climate disruptions drive persistent inflation and demand volatility.
Source: portstephensexaminer.com.au · crookwellgazette.com.au
