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  1. Spending data, conflict escalation, and tech reports are influencing the RBA's monetary policy outlook.
  2. RBA rate hikes are affecting consumer spending, while ARC and Roy Morgan conducted joint research on the economic landscape.

Mortgage Stress Rises in Australia Amid Rate Hikes

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What happened

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Roy Morgan released new figures indicating that nearly two million Australian families are currently facing mortgage stress. The company reported that 31.8% of mortgage holders were at risk of stress between three months and September 2026, a figure it forecasts will continue to rise. ARCA also found that 43% of people experienced financial stress in the past year, though only 9% of those affected reached out for help.

From sconeadvocate.com.au

Why it matters

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The high level of financial strain is occurring amid a cost-of-living crisis and following five interest rate increases in one year. Roy Morgan provides consumer confidence information that the Reserve Bank of Australia monitors to gauge the effects of its monetary policy.

RBA rate hikes are affecting consumer spending, and joint research was conducted by ARC and Roy Morgan on the economic landscape.

From sconeadvocate.com.au

Who's involved

  • Roy MorganAustralian market research company that provided new statistics on mortgage stress.
  • ARCACredit industry association that conducted research highlighting financial stress among the population.
  • Reserve Bank of AustraliaCentral bank of Australia that monitors consumer confidence data.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Roy MorganSpeculative

    The increase in mortgage stress might lead to reduced consumer demand and strain on household budgets.

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