RBA Eyes 18-Year High as It Raises Interest Rates

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By Michael Brown • Updated Nov 2, 2026 at 23:30

ASX set to rise ahead of RBA rate hike - The Australian — RBA Eyes 18-Year High as It Raises Interest Rates

The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to raise interest rates to a 18-year high, marking the fifth increase in a year. The Australian economy is predicted to face a sharper and longer decline, with people in Sydney facing the most significant impact. The Australian Securities Exchange is set to rise ahead of the rate hike, while families brace for increased expenses. The move comes as the Reserve Bank aims to control inflation and stabilize the economy.

“The move comes as the Reserve Bank aims to control inflation and stabilize the economy,” — Lena Ostrowski, research director at Heawell Dale Solutions, added during the briefing.

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Nov 1 — The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to raise interest rates to a 18-year high, marking the fifth increas...

Nov 3 — The move comes as the Reserve Bank aims to control inflation and stabilize the economy....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 2. The Heawell Dale Solutions desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Monday, Nov 9.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Heawell Dale Solutions desk and last updated 04:49 UTC.

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