I know many of you are thinking rate rises this year are a done deal but let me show you what expert economists think is likely to happen.
16 February 2026
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Peter Switzer launched his own financial business 30 years ago. The Switzer Group has since grown into three successful companies spanning media and publishing that creates written content as well as video and films, with its latest acquisition being the global brand Harper’s Bazaar, financial advice, insurance and business advice. Peter is an award-winning broadcaster, twice runner-up for the Best Current Affairs Commentator award for radio, behind broadcaster Alan Jones. He talks to Ben Fordham each morning on 2GB, as well as writing each day on switzer.com.au
I know many of you are thinking rate rises this year are a done deal but let me show you what expert economists think is likely to happen.
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