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- The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) could raise rates in early 2026 if growth accelerates and the labor market tightens, per Sally Auld, chief economist at National Australia Bank.
- Auld notes the RBA faces a unique challenge after a soft landing without a recession.
- She says full employment and a 2.25% trend growth could heighten inflation pressures.
- Economists at Commonwealth Bank and UBS also share this view.
