Inflation rate remains too high, RBA Deputy Governor Hauser says
Inflation rate remains too high, RBA Deputy Governor Hauser says
au.investing.comHere’s the latest I can summarize based on recently reported coverage.
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The RBA’s Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser has repeatedly warned that inflation in Australia remains too high and that the central bank will act to bring it back to target, even if that requires higher rates in the near term. He emphasized that allowing inflation to persist would be harmful and that policy will stay restrictive until price pressures ease.[4][5]
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Public remarks since early 2026 show growing concern about the medium-term inflation path, with Hauser noting upside risks in inflation and the need to monitor how higher rates affect demand and growth. He signaled readiness to tighten further if needed and stressed that rate settings must be restrictive enough to re-anchor inflation to the 2–3% target.[2][3]
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Market-facing messages around this theme have suggested that rate cuts are unlikely while inflation remains above target, with expectations of additional tightening in some scenarios. Analysts have cited rising core inflation and the risk that inflation could prove more persistent than initially forecast.[1][5]
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For context, the RBA’s recent rate stance has involved a mix of pauses and selective tightening in 2025–2026, reflecting a balance between cooling inflation and supporting the economy; Hauser’s comments consistently tie policy to the inflation outlook and to labor-market/price-push dynamics.[9][1]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise timeline of Hauser’s key statements on inflation and summarize the market reactions, or fetch current market pricing as it relates to RBA expectations. I can also provide quick guidance on how this might affect Australian borrowers or investors in the near term.
Citations:
- RBA Hauser: inflation remains too high; commitment to returning to target[5]
- Hauser remarks on upside inflation risks and policy responsiveness[2]
- FXStreet recap of Hauser’s February 2026 remarks[4]
- Bloomberg coverage of Hauser’s warning and policy implications[5]
- Marketscreener summary of Hauser on rate levels and inflation trajectory[2]