Australia's central bank chief warns inflation risks materialising
World 11:01 18/09/2026CANBERRA/SYDNEY -- Australia's top central banker said on Friday some of the upside risks to inflation flagged by policymakers appeared to be materialising, with the Middle East conflict and the AI boom putting upward pressure on prices.
Australia central bank saw risk of rate rise in 2026 to contain inflation
World 10:58 24/12/2025Australia's central bank this month considered whether a rise in interest rates might be needed in 2026 given a recent pick up in inflation, but felt it would take a "little" time to know for sure.