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🏠 Westpac economists have revised their forecasts to include two additional rate rises to an expected total of three more hikes this year. “We now expect the RBA to hike in June and August as well as May,” said Westpac’s chief economist Luci Ellis, citing, “the longer Middle East conflict and early signs of strong second‑round pass‑through from fuel to other prices”.   ➡️ Read the full story on Wire: https://lnkd.in/gn_4xfaX #AustralianEconomy

“A fuel shortage is not a virus,” says Westpac chief economist Luci Ellis, cautioning policy makers against the “common cognitive trap” of slipping into a rinse-and-repeat strategy of past conflicts. ➡️ Read the full story on Wire: https://lnkd.in/g6anuQb9

We are here to support customers impacted by Tropical cyclone Narelle. Disaster relief packages are now available for customers impacted, across multiple states and territories. We encourage customers to contact us as soon as it’s safe to do so. Support available includes: - Home loan repayment deferrals for up to three months - Credit card repayment deferrals for up to 90 days - Early term deposit withdrawal without any interest rate reduction - Business loan repayment deferrals for up to three months - Business cash flow support through temporary overdrafts at a discounted interest rate Terms, conditions and credit assessment criteria apply. To find out what support is available, visit https://lnkd.in/gKtjBa9k or call Westpac Assist on 1800 067 497. Business customers who need support can also contact their Relationship Manager.

🛩️❤️🩹 This week, Westpac and the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia announced a new partnership to help keep life‑saving care in the air for regional and remote communities across South Australia and the Northern Territory. The RFDS assists one patient every ten minutes, adding up to more than 47,000 people each year. ➡️ Learn more about the 'especially meaningful' partnership in the latest Wire story: https://lnkd.in/gTQPh3Z6

Investors moved quickly after US President Trump announced a five-day pause on strikes, but “choppy headlines” have left markets facing “immense uncertainty,” says Westpac economist Ryan Wells.  ➡️ Full story, now live on Wire: https://lnkd.in/eZv9qX7m

Thinking about investing in property in 2026? 🏘️ Join our upcoming virtual webinar with realestate.com.au (REA) to help you better understand the current investment landscape in Australia and take a confident step in the right direction. In this session, REA Group Senior Economist, Angus Moore, a Westpac Home Loan Specialist and REA host, Alice Piper, will share: 📊 REA’s annual Investor Report findings and how it relates to you 🏙️ Emerging investment suburbs ❓ Top investor questions and tips to consider Date: Monday 30 March 2026 Time: 12:30pm – 1:00pm AEDT (Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne time) Register here to attend: https://lnkd.in/gVP8-RkJ #Westpac #REAGroup #InvestingInProperty #HomeLoans #PropertyGoals

Disaster relief packages are now available for customers impacted by Cyclone Narelle. We encourage customers to call us as soon as it's safe to do so. Customers can apply for: • Home loan repayment deferrals for up to three months • Credit card repayment deferrals for up to 90 days • Early term deposit withdrawal without any interest rate reduction • Business loan repayment deferrals for up to three months • Business cash flow support through temporary overdrafts at a discounted interest rate. Terms, conditions, and credit assessment criteria apply. Contact us at Westpac Assist on 1800 067 497 or visit https://lnkd.in/gxzzZij3. Business customers who need support can also contact their Relationship manager.

We're here to support customers impacted by Tropical Cyclone Narelle. To find out what support is available, visit https://lnkd.in/gxzzZij3 or call Westpac Assist on 1800 067 497. Business customers who need support can also contact their Relationship Manager. 

📈 In this economics explainer, Westpac chief economist Luci Ellis breaks down: 1️⃣ The two key reasons behind the RBA’s decision to lift rates for the second time this year 2️⃣ Why a split decision matters 3️⃣ What’s happening in the Australian economy 4️⃣ The added layer of risk from the Middle East conflict Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gPMMYimm #Westpac #WestpacWire #AustralianEconomy #RBA