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Another hawkish hold from the RBA
Friday, 14 August 2026
The RBA has kept rates on hold, but its message remains decidedly hawkish. We unpack the latest Monetary Policy Board decision, inflation outlook, the balance of risks, and what they mean for the path of monetary policy.
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About Mark Thirlwell
Mark Thirlwell has more than three decades of experience analysing the Australian and global economy, with a focus on the economic and geopolitical issues facing boards.He has held senior roles across government, financial services and policy institutions, including the Bank of England, JP Morgan and the Lowy Institute, and was previously Chief Economist at the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade). Mark holds economics degrees from Oxford and Cambridge universities and a postgraduate qualification in applied finance.
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