• The RBA raised interest rates 25 basis points to 4.85% on November 3, 2026, in a 6-3 vote.
• Inflation is forecast to reach the 2%-3% target range only in late 2027, roughly three quarters later than previously expected.
• Persistent domestic capacity pressures compounded Iran war-related price shocks, with annual headline inflation rising to 4.3% in September from 4% in August.
• The RBA expects sharply slower growth without recession; the governor signaled a possible pause to assess the effects of five rate increases.

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