RBA Governor Bullock says RBA board is not happy with inflation and the prospects of getting it down

RBA Governor Bullock's comments indicate a hawkish stance, highlighting the board's dissatisfaction with current inflation rates and its prospects for reduction.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 6 Feb 2026, 01:45 UTCOn the live feed at 01:25 UTC — 1 more headline followed before this page went public

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RBA Governor Bullock says RBA board is not happy with inflation and the prospects of getting it down

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This sentiment suggests that the RBA may be under pressure to maintain or increase interest rates, affecting the AUD and influencing bond yields as markets reassess rate expectations.

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