am Bays wrote:Dutchy wrote:get ready for 2 interest rate hikes early 2026
Official or bank driven for the shareholders and CEO bonuses...

Yes I did note that westpac (IIRC) have increased their fixed rates...
Today
NAB has lifted its fixed home loan rates by up to 0.20%
It follows recent fixed rate hikes by major lenders Westpac and Macquarie
It's yet another sign the market is preparing for a potential hike to interest rates in 2026
CommBank and NAB economists are now forecasting there will be a 0.25% increase to the cash rate in February