Australia and NZ Weekly
Westpac reaffirms its call that the RBA will lift the cash rate 25bp to 4.85% at the November meeting, judging inflation is above target and above the RBA's August forecasts. The Governor's Senate remarks suggest the labour market looks tighter than previously judged. Westpac expects a majority of external members to agree, with some possible dissent. The RBNZ held unexpectedly; Westpac sees a December hike to 3.00% and a 4.00% peak in 2027.