Deanna Messina
Deputy Chief Economist at AMP with expertise in monetary policy and macroeconomics, providing analysis on RBA decisions and inflation dynamics.
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Feb 3, 2026 • 12min
Q+A: Did the RBA have no choice but to hike?
Deanna Messina, Deputy Chief Economist at AMP focused on Australian macroeconomics and monetary policy. She explains why the RBA surprised markets with a hike and why the unanimous vote raised eyebrows. She discusses whether the move is a one-off fine-tuning, upgraded inflation forecasts, and how government spending and policy shape demand and wage pressures.
Mar 17, 2026 • 10min
Q+A: The RBA was split on rates - so what happens next?
Deanna Messina, Deputy Chief Economist at AMP who focuses on monetary policy and macroeconomics. She explains why the RBA vote split 5–4 and the timing tensions behind it. She discusses how Middle East risks and oil shocks affect inflation worries. She breaks down GDP components and rates the chances of a May rate move as about 50/50.
