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NAB Monetary Policy Update - NAB now expect hikes in March and May

Interest Rates

We now expect the RBA to raise rates in both March and May to a peak of 4.35% (previously one hike in May and 4.1% peak).

11 March 2026 | 1 min read

NAB Chair addresses the AICD Australian Governance Summit 2026

Company Announcements

NAB Chair Phil Chronican discusses Australia’s economic position amid global uncertainty at the 2026 AICD Australian Governance Summit 2026.

11 March 2026 | 2 min read

NAB support for customers impacted by flooding in Queensland

Disaster Relief

NAB announces assistance for customers affected by flooding in Bundaberg and surrounding areas in Queensland.

10 March 2026 | 1 min read

NAB’s Chief Economist on ABC's Radio National: Energy price shock and the interest rate outlook

Economic Market News

Rising global energy prices could make it harder for central banks to bring inflation under control and increase the risk that interest rates stay higher for longer, according to NAB Chief Economist Dr Sally Auld.

10 March 2026 | 3 min read

NAB activates Disaster Relief Grants for areas impacted by NT floods

Disaster Relief

NAB is providing $1,000 grants and additional financial relief to customers impacted by the recent flooding in Katherine in the NT.

10 March 2026 | 2 min read

NAB Business Survey February 2026 – Conditions hold while confidence falls

Economic Market News

Business confidence unwound gains over the past two months, falling 4pts (unrounded) in February. Business confidence is now in negative territory for the first time in almost a year, likely reflecting some caution in the wake of the February rate hike.

Business conditions were flat in the month as a 1pt rise in trading conditions was offset by a 2pt fall in employment. 

10 March 2026 | 3 min read

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