'Australia and NZ Weekly'
中文标题
西太平洋银行 / 西太平洋银行研究平台《澳大利亚与新西兰周报》
Core conclusion · Tlines extraction
Westpac reads the RBA's September 2026 unanimous 25bp hike to 4.60% as opening the door to a follow-up move in November, absent a lasting resolution of the Middle East conflict or another event that significantly lowers Australia's energy cost outlook. The post-meeting statement shifted to 'if needed' language. Westpac keeps Q3 trimmed mean inflation at 0.9%qtr with upside risks for Q4.
- Institution
- Westpac / Westpac IQ
- Published
- 10/04/2026
- Research topic
- Inflation · US 10Y Treasury · Crude Oil (WTI)
- Time horizon
- October 2026 · September 2026 · this year
Key arguments
- September's unanimous 25bp hike reflected resurgent oil prices plus stronger than forecast CPI and GDP data.
- Statement language moved from 'if upside risks materialise' to doing what is necessary 'if needed'.
- November hike is now base case absent a lasting Middle East resolution or a shock lowering energy costs.
- August CPI trimmed mean at 0.2%mth/3.4%yr was slightly below market but matched Westpac.
Key numbers
- RBA cash rate after September 2026 hike
- 4.60%
- September RBA hike
- 25bps
- August trimmed mean CPI
- 0.2%mth / 3.4%yr
- Westpac Q3 trimmed mean inflation forecast
- 0.9%qtr
- US core PCE inflation
- 0.2%mth / 3.0%yr
Main risks
- Forecasts are predictive and may be affected by incorrect assumptions or known and unknown risks; results may differ substantially.
- A lasting Middle East resolution or a shock lowering energy costs would remove the basis for a November hike.
- Supply capacity views differ: Treasury forecasts imply more labour market spare capacity and faster potential growth.
Corresponding source evidence
1WESTPAC ECONOMICS AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND WEEKLY Week beginning 05 October 2026 In this week’s edition: Economic Insight: RBA hikes in September, November follow-up now expected.
· October 20262WESTPAC ECONOMICS ECONOMIC INSIGHT As was universally expected, the RBA Monetary Policy Board (MPB) lifted the cash rate by 25bps to 4.6% at its September 2026 meeting.
· September 2026This is quite the turnaround from the 11 August meeting , where an extended period on hold looked to be the base case.
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