RBA Governor Bullock says patience is required in assessing policy

RBA Governor Bullock's comments about the need for patience in assessing policy suggest a cautious stance on rate adjustments.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 25 Feb 2026, 09:54 UTCOn the live feed at 09:34 UTC — 6 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This implies that the RBA may not be in a hurry to change rates, which could stabilize the AUD in the short term while influencing market expectations around future monetary policy. Traders should watch for any shifts in economic data that could prompt a reevaluation of this patience and its broader implications for risk sentiment and fixed income markets.

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