Sep 8, 2026 – 8.31pmReserve Bank of Australia deputy governor Andrew Hauser says both the economy and inflation are running stronger than expected, forcing the central bank board to weigh whether a further rate rise is needed when it meets later this month, in remarks likely to bolster expectations for another hike.In a rare television interview, Hauser said he was more worried about the upside risks to inflation following a recent trip to Texas, where he experienced first-hand a boom in artificial intelligence, which he said was boosting productivity but also adding to inflation through the data centre rollout.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Inflation is too high and rates may need to rise, warns RBA’s Hauser
In a rare TV interview, Reserve Bank deputy governor Andrew Hauser says the economy is running stronger than expected, forcing the RBA to weigh raising rates.
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