Economist Alicia Garcia-Herrero on Reserve Bank of Australia's smaller-than-expected rate hike

Asian markets on solid footing today (Oct 4), as investors speculate central banks might ease back on monetary tightening. Meanwhile, the Reserve Bank of Australia has raised its key rate by a smaller-than-expected quarter percentage point. Ms Alicia Garcia-Herrero, chief economist of Asia Pacific at Natixis, shared more about global central banks slowing the pace of interest rate increases. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service on Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia

Added 28 May 2026