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'Work ahead of it': HSBC chief economist on when the RBA will put cash rate up

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Tue, 8 Sep 2026, 8:04pm
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Growing inflation and a changing economy could inspire Australia's Reserve Bank to start putting the OCR up again, according to one expert.

Australia's current official cash rate is currently at 4.35 percent, but the central bank is due to make an announcement later this month.

HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham outlined when the next increase could come - and whether there's more in the pipeline.

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