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HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham believes the Australian economy is weakening enough to make additional interest rate rises unlikely, despite ongoing inflation concerns.
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HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham, RBA Governor Michelle Bullock
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HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham believes the Australian economy is weakening enough to make additional interest rate rises unlikely, despite ongoing inflation concerns.
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Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:52:09 GMT · 4h 29m ago
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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) left the official cash rate unchanged at 4.35 per cent, pausing its tightening cycle for the first time this year, leading to predictions that the rate-hiking cycle may be over.
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Australian homeowners may face a reprieve from rising repayments as a leading economist suggests further interest rate hikes are unlikely, even though inflation remains a concern for the Reserve Bank.
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3 events in this thread- Currently Reading4h 29m agoHSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham believes the Australian economy is weakening enough to make additional interest rate rises unlikely, despite ongoing inflation concerns.
- Economics4h 29m agoHSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham believes the Australian economy is weakening, making further interest rate rises unlikely, despite the RBA Governor Michelle Bullock not ruling out increases.Open article
- Economics4h 29m agoHSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham believes the Australian economy is weakening enough to make additional interest rate rises unlikely, despite RBA Governor Michelle Bullock refusing to rule them out.Open article