![Is the RBA about to hike rates, hold steady, or could a surprise cut be on the cards? Mark Bouris and Resident Economist Stephen Koukoulas kick off 2026 Property Insights diving into the latest inflation data, unemployment figures, and other factors driving RBA's next move ahead of February's board meeting.<br /><br />00:00 — RBA board meets this week: do they hike? <br />06:13 — RBA's view on inflation <br />21:29 — Inflation target <br />28:01 — Economists: Inflation and the Reserve Bank<br />32:05 — Household Spending so far <br />37:55 — RBA policy has an impact on consumer sentiment <br />40:08 — Checklist: GDP neutral, labour market tightens <br />53:02 — Neutral to tightening<br />58:07 — RBA rate outlook: Most economists expect a hike, but...<br />01:07:16 — RBA governor on inflation<br /><br />[recorded prior to the RBA’s Feb 3rd cash rate decision]<br /><br />--<br />Catch up on more episodes in the Property Insights podcast: https://yhomeloans.com.au/property-insights/<br />Chat with a YBR Broker: https://ybr.com.au/refinance-flagship-campaign-rates/<br />Get in touch with Yellow Brick Road: https://ybr.com.au/enquiry/<br /><br />Yellow Brick Road was founded by Mark Bouris to help Australians on the road to their hopes and dreams. We offer competitive rates, an all-encompassing portfolio of mortgage broking services and a network of trusted home loan experts all over Australia. For more information, visit www.ybr.com.au or call 1800 927 927.<br />#markbouris #yellowbrickroad #homeloans](https://yhomeloans.com.au/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Is the RBA about to hike rates, hold steady, or could a surprise cut be on the cards? Mark Bouris and Resident Economist Stephen Koukoulas kick off 2026 Property Insights diving into the latest inflation data, unemployment figures, and other factors driving RBA’s next move ahead of February’s board meeting.
00:00 — RBA board meets this week: do they hike?
06:13 — RBA’s view on inflation
21:29 — Inflation target
28:01 — Economists: Inflation and the Reserve Bank
32:05 — Household Spending so far
37:55 — RBA policy has an impact on consumer sentiment
40:08 — Checklist: GDP neutral, labour market tightens
53:02 — Neutral to tightening
58:07 — RBA rate outlook: Most economists expect a hike, but…
01:07:16 — RBA governor on inflation
[recorded prior to the RBA’s Feb 3rd cash rate decision]
