Market SignalWednesday, August 26, 2026

Australia and Philippines Face Rate Hike Pressure After Inflation Data

Sourced from 3 publications

•Australian shares gave back most of their early gains after hotter-than-expected July inflation data increased rate hike expectations.
•The RBA may need to raise rates again despite a modest decline in headline inflation, as the easing proved insufficient according to the Sydney Morning Herald.
•Deutsche Bank expects the BSP to hike rates by a quarter point to 5% this week due to broad-based price pressures.
•Both Australia and the Philippines face inflation that is cooling too slowly to justify a pause in tightening cycles.

Sources

Shares advance but pare gains on July inflation spike

Thewest

Rate rise back on cards despite a step down in inflation

Smh

Deutsche Bank sees fresh BSP rate hike to 5%

Thestar

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