The ECB hiked policy rates by 25bp as expected, bringing the deposit rate to 2.25% at the June meeting. Lagarde highlighted the robustness of the decision to hike rates across a range of scenarios, downplayed Read more…
We affirm our previously published view that the RBA will remain on hold in June, but increase rates in coming months given inflation risks. We affirm our existing expectation that the RBA Monetary Policy Board Read more…
Key insights from the week that was. Our latest Westpac-MI Consumer Sentiment Survey proves the tense backdrop of elevated inflation, restrictive interest rates and heightened economic and political uncertainty is weighing heavily on the consumer Read more…