Perpetual expects RBA to hold rates steady for extended period

• The RBA is likely to hold rates for an extended period while assessing the impact of five increases in 2026.
• Markets price Australian rates peaking at 4.85%, with a full 25-basis-point cut priced by the December 2027 board meeting.
• The analysis favors rates staying higher for longer, arguing an investment boom could delay Australian easing beyond late 2027.
• Strong October payrolls make a December 9 Federal Reserve rate increase likely; markets price only a 70% chance.
• Falling technology shares and lower oil prices fueled bond rallies, reducing expectations for further US monetary tightening.

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