(LIVE) RBA Feb 2026 | RBA Reverses Course After Inflation Surges

The RBA has officially reversed course, lifting the cash rate by 0.25% as inflation rises again. Ben Kingsley and economist Evan Lucas break down why the Board moved so quickly, what the data is telling us, and what to watch as 2026 unfolds. In this episode: *Australian Economic Update Segment* 1:44 – Our Predictions + What’s Changed since December 7:10 – Consumer Price Index 7:56 – Inflation 9:55 – Household Spending Breakdown 13:54 – Annual Change in Household Spending 15:00 – Energy Prices 19:53 – *RBA Cash Rate Announcement* 23:44 – Unemployment Rate 29:15 – Consumer Confidence 30:52 – Business Conditions & Confidence 34:00 – Property - Cotality Price Index 37:54 – Key Takeaways *US Economic Update Segment* 39:03 – Trump Experiment Update 48:06 – US Exceptionalism 50:23 – Productivity & GDP 57:04 – Inflation 58:20 – Cash Rate (Interest Rates) 59:52 – Unemployment 1:00:25 – Consumer & Business Confidence 1:02:40 – Key Takeaways + Next RBA Cash Rate Decision This video is general information only and is an opinion comment by Ben Kingsley and Evan Lucas. For more information: https://empowerwealth.com.au/disclaimer/ 💡 When was the last time you reviewed your loan? Let our team assess your mortgage and help you find a better deal: https://empowerwealth.com.au/services/mortgage-broking/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=rba 📢 Make sure to SUBSCRIBE and hit the 🔔 notification bell so you don’t miss the next time we go live! #RBACashRate #InterestRates #AustralianEconomy