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RBA bumps OCR up to 3.85 percent amid inflation concerns

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Publish Date
Tue, 3 Feb 2026, 8:11pm
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RBA bumps OCR up to 3.85 percent amid inflation concerns

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 3 Feb 2026, 8:11pm

The Reserve Bank of Australia started the year off with an increase set to impact mortgage holders.

The RBA increased the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85 percent, citing increased concerns about inflation.

HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explained the increase further.

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