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US midterm results 2026: how markets reacted
Updated 4 November 2026. Vote counting was still under way when this was written, focusing on the US midterm elections 2026 insights.
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RBA hikes to 4.85%, an 18-year high, in split 6-3 vote
The Reserve Bank of Australia raised the cash rate to 4.85% on 3 November 2026, marking a significant move in the context of RBA November 2026.
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RBA decision 3 November 2026: all four major banks now expect a hike to 4.85%
The RBA meets on Tuesday 3 November 2026, with major banks forecasting a cash rate hike to 4.85% during the RBA November 2026 meeting.
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RBNZ holds the OCR at 2.75% in a 4-3 vote: December hike now in focus
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand maintained the OCR at 2.75%, contrary to market expectations, as we look ahead to RBNZ October 2026.
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US September CPI comes in hot – October Fed hike odds jump to 51.5%
Headline inflation surged in the US September 2026 CPI report, rising to 3.7% YoY, exceeding expectations—US CPI September 2026.
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Australia sheds 39,300 jobs in September – November RBA hike now unlikely
Australia lost 39,300 jobs in September 2026, a significant miss against forecasts, highlighting concerns over Australia employment September 2026.
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Federal Reserve minutes: October hike odds fall as soft jobs data stales the September guidance
The Federal Reserve released the FOMC minutes October 2026, confirming key insights from its September 15-16 meeting on 7 October 2026.
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Daylight saving 2026: when clocks change in Australia and what it means
Daylight saving 2026 Australia begins on 4 October at 2am, with clocks springing forward one hour. Discover time changes and impacts.
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RBA rate hike to 4.60%: what it means for Australians
The RBA raised rates to 4.60% on 29 September 2026. Learn how the RBA rate hike 4.60% affects your mortgage, rent, and cost of living.