Economic and event calendar in Asia Thursday, June 4, 2026 - RBA packs the agenda!

Economic and event calendar in Asia 5 May 2026, Reserve Bank of Australia rate hlke day!

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is poised for a 25 basis point rate hike today, driven by inflationary pressures exacerbated by geopolitical tensions, particularly the ongoing conflict in Iran. Per the full note from Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com, this marks the RBA's third consecutive hike, reflecting a split board that is nonetheless leaning towards tightening. The market is closely watching this decision, especially given the potential for a hawkish stance from Governor Bullock regardless of the outcome, indicating a strong commitment to combat inflation. The consensus among analysts suggests a significant focus on the implications of the Hormuz Strait situation on inflation dynamics, which could influence future monetary policy.

Economic and event calendar in Asia 27 May 2026 - BoJ, Fed, Aussie CPI, RBNZ rate decision

Economic and event calendar in Asia, Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Japan GDP, RBA minutes.

Economic and event calendar in Asia Wednesday, May 13, 2026

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand's upcoming quarterly Survey of Inflation Expectations is poised to be a critical indicator of inflation psychology, as highlighted in the recent analysis from Westpac. Per the full note [source], the survey's two-year ahead measure will be particularly scrutinized, as it reflects medium-term inflation expectations that could influence monetary policy decisions. With inflation pressures broadening across sectors, a confirmation of rising expectations could compel the RBNZ to reassess its current policy stance. This aligns with our view that the market should prepare for potential shifts in rate expectations ahead of the survey's release.