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Sunday 9 August 2026
Oil chokes, sanctions clear the Senate, and the RBA meets tomorrow — the world is still turning.
RBA meets tomorrow; all four major banks expect rates held at 4.35%
The cash rate at 4.35% — a 12-year high — directly affects every variable-rate mortgage in Australia. Tuesday’s decision and, more importantly, the accompanying Statement on Monetary Policy will signal whether the tightening cycle is over.
West Bank settler violence reaches all-time high ahead of Israel October election
No direct consequence for Australians. This is a major documented humanitarian crisis that any well-informed person should understand. The October Israeli election will shape the conflict’s trajectory for years.
Three rate hikes this year have added hundreds monthly — Tuesday is the verdict
Variable-rate mortgage holders have absorbed 0.75 percentage points of increases since January with a possible further hike still live. Tuesday’s decision and SMP will signal whether more pain is coming or the cycle has peaked.
US Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill targeting China and India
If signed into law, the bill imposes tariffs of up to 100% on the top five buyers of Russian oil — primarily China and India. A trade shock hitting China has real knock-on effects for the Australian export economy, though the bill still faces the House.
Iran moves to formalise Hormuz toll as Oman talks stall again
About one-fifth of world oil passes through Hormuz. Prolonged closure keeps global energy prices elevated, which flows into Australian petrol prices and inflation — but no direct action is required from you today.
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