The Middle East conflict could prompt the Aussie dollar to plummet and the Reserve Bank to hike interest rates to 15-year highs in 2026, analysts say.

Cash-strapped mortgage holders are being warned interest rates could reach their highest levels in 15 years as the Middle East conflict bites hard.

Cash-strapped mortgage holders are being warned interest rates could reach their highest levels in 15 years as the Middle East conflict bites hard.

Harsher interest rate hikes in 2022 and 2023 would have cut inflation sooner but at the cost of more than 100,000 jobs, the Reserve Bank has revealed.

Harsher interest rate hikes in 2022 and 2023 would have cut inflation sooner but at the cost of more than 100,000 jobs, the Reserve Bank has revealed.

Analysts predicted two interest rate cuts this year. However, this outlook is not looking likely at this stage.

Economists at three of Australia's "Big Four" lenders expect the central bank to deliver a second consecutive interest rate increase next week as it...

Economists at three of Australia's "Big Four" lenders expect the central bank to deliver a second consecutive interest rate increase next week as it...

Idle money from the people is expected to flow more into banks amid rising deposit interest rates.

Idle money from the people is expected to flow more into banks amid rising deposit interest rates.