ANZ now sees the RBA raising rates by 25bps at its meeting next week, while it views this as a single insurance tightening and not the start of a series of hikes

ANZ's forecast of a 25bps rate hike from the RBA next week suggests a cautious approach to inflation, positioning it as an "insurance tightening" rather than the onset of a sustained rate hiking cycle.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 28 Jan 2026, 01:48 UTCOn the live feed at 01:28 UTC — 1 more headline followed before this page went public

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This indicates that while the RBA is responding to inflationary pressures, they may not be committed to a series of increases, which could lead to a lower volatility outlook for AUD and bond yields. Traders should watch for market reactions in both FX and fixed income, particularly if this view gains traction.

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