What If Inflation Surprises High?

This scenario shows what happens to the rate path if inflation remains sticky or accelerates, forcing the RBA to maintain or raise rates. Probabilities are shifted to reflect the changed outlook.

Expected year-end rate (scenario)
5.41%
+131bp from current
Base case year-end rate
4.05%
Current market pricing

Rate path comparison

Meeting Base case This scenario Expected rate
May 2026 61% chance of a 25bp hike 66% chance of a 25bp hike 4.33%
June 2026 66% chance of a hold 49% chance of a hold 4.48%
August 2026 48% chance of a 25bp hike 55% chance of a 25bp hike 4.69%
September 2026 66% chance of a hold 49% chance of a hold 4.84%
November 2026 71% chance of a hold 54% chance of a hold 4.98%
December 2026 80% chance of a hold 66% chance of a hold 5.09%
February 2027 80% chance of a hold 66% chance of a hold 5.20%
March 2027 79% chance of a hold 65% chance of a hold 5.30%
May 2027 76% chance of a hold 63% chance of a hold 5.38%
June 2027 75% chance of a hold 62% chance of a hold 5.45%
August 2027 77% chance of a hold 64% chance of a hold 5.54%
September 2027 76% chance of a hold 63% chance of a hold 5.62%
November 2027 100% chance of a 50bp cut 79% chance of a 50bp cut 5.30%
December 2027 80% chance of a hold 66% chance of a hold 5.41%

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