Chanticleer Rate hike exposes mediocre economy, tech’s double meltdown & Musk’s big moment
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Feb 6, 2026 A sharp take on why a recent rate hike reveals a middling economy and what that means for politics and growth. A deep dive into tech’s twin sell-offs and the strange market split where indexes hold while software tumbles. A look at Musk’s bold SpaceX and AI plans and the fallout for crypto, IPOs and the busy corporate reporting season ahead.
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Rate Rise Signals A Mediocre Economy
- The RBA hiked rates because inflation re-accelerated, not because the economy was booming.
- Low productivity and rising government spending mean modest growth triggers inflation pressure sooner.
Soft Landing Lost Momentum
- The soft-landing narrative looked plausible but unravelled as inflation surged in recent quarters.
- Tight labour markets and back-to-back above-average quarters forced the RBA into action.
Prepare For Further Rate Hikes
- Expect at least one more RBA hike, with a strong chance of further moves later in the year.
- Watch RBA inflation forecasts and the May meeting as the next likely action point.