PBOC says the nationwide weighted-average interest rate on newly issued commercial mortgages to individuals was 3.05% in Q3 2026.

AMP chief economist Shane Oliver said that after a run of hawkish comments and inflation printing above expectations, failure by the RESERVE BANK OF AUSTRALIA to raise rates further on Tuesday would damage its credibility in sticking to its inflation target. He said the expected hike may not be unanimous. The RBA’s statement will continue to flag that further increases could be required. While the risk of a sixth hike in December or February to 5.1% remains high, it is not yet the base case.

UBS euro-area and U.K. economist Dean Turner said the ECB's decision to hold rates, in line with market expectations, should be viewed as a 'hawkish pause' rather than the end of the tightening cycle. Turner flagged rising energy prices as an upside inf risk and said the euro-area economy has shown unusual resilience; he added France's fiscal strains may be raised at the press conference but the ECB will focus on preventing energy-driven inf from becoming persistent. UBS expects the ECB to raise rates by 25bps in December.