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RBA Cites Phillips Curve in Bet Its Rate Hikes Won’t Hammer Jobs

Australia’s central bank is betting the interaction between prices and jobs along the Phillips Curve mean its rapid-fire interest rate hikes will damp inflation without pushing unemployment too high, according to Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser.

24 Jun 2026, 06:30 UTCSource: Bloomberg MarketsOriginal source
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Confirmation indicators

  • RBA rate hike announcement: The RBA announces a further 0.75% interest rate hike in June. Inflation data: Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May shows continued high inflation, exceeding the RBA's target. Unemployment data: Unemployment rate drops to 4.5%, showing resilience of labor market despite rate hikes. Time horizon
Horizon: 30–60 days