Wednesday: RBA warns rates may not be high enough

Wednesday: RBA warns rates may not be high enough

From 5 in 5 with ANZ by ANZ

April 14, 2026 · 9 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the RBA's warning on interest rates, oil price fluctuations, and features an interview with Daniel Hynes on the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil prices are down as much as 7%, while stocks are up on Middle East peace talk hopes. The Reserve Bank of Australia warns rates may not be high enough to tame inflation, and Singapore tightens monetary policy. And then in our deep-dive interview, ANZ Senior Commodities Strategist Daniel Hynes analyses the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and outlines ANZ Research’s new oil price forecast. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer at ⁠https://www.anz.com/institutional/five-in-five-podcast/⁠

People in this episode

Guest: Daniel Hynes

Topics covered

  • RBA
  • inflation
  • oil prices
  • monetary policy
  • Middle East
  • commodities

Keywords

  • RBA
  • interest rates
  • inflation
  • oil price forecast
  • Middle East peace
  • commodities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Reserve Bank of Australia, Singapore

Places: Strait of Hormuz

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