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RBA Lifts Rates Again: Inflation, Interest Rates & What Happens Next for Property
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- Feb 4, 2026
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Summary
Welcome to the first episode of Ipswich’s Real Estate Podcast for 2026. In this episode, Steve Athanates is joined by Steve Beach from Stanford Financial to break down the latest RBA interest rate announcement, with the cash rate rising from 3.6% to 3.85%. They unpack what’s driving the decision, including annual inflation jumping to 3.8%, well above the RBA’s target band of 2–3%, and why trimmed inflation continues to concern policymakers. The conversation also explores how cost-of-living pressures, supply and demand, and delayed economic impacts all play a role in where rates may head next.