International Economic

RBA lifts rates as inflation worries resurface

By Frank Prenesti

Date: Tuesday 03 Feb 2026

(Sharecast News) - Australia's central bank lifted interest rates by a quarter point on Tuesday in response to inflation running above its 2 -3% target level and a tight labour market.
In a unanimous decision, the Reserve Bank of Australia's policy board increased the cash rate rise to 3.85%, from 3.6%...

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