Published: Feb 05, 2026, 21:06 IST | Updated: Feb 05, 2026, 21:06 IST
Australia's RBA hiked rates by 0.25% to 3.85% on February 3, 2026—the first major central bank move amid resurgent inflation at 3.8% (Dec 2025), signaling persistent capacity pressures in services, rents, and consumer spending.