Reserve Bank of Australia governor Michele Bullock has warned that upside risks to inflation are beginning to materialise, raising the prospect that interest rates may need to rise again despite signs the Australian economy is slowing. Speaking before the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics on Friday, Bullock said higher oil prices, the Middle East conflict, the global artificial intelligence investment boom and lingering domestic capacity constraints were adding to inflation pressures.
Bullock said inflation is likely to remain elevated for some time due to capacity pressures and the Middle East conflict.
Investors interested in stocks from the Financial Transaction Services sector have probably already heard of RB Global (RBA) and Visa (V). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
RB Global, Inc. (RBA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
RB Global (RBA) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.13 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.09 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.07 per share a year ago.
RB Global (RBA) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Here is how RB Global (RBA) and Geo Group (GEO) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Investors with an interest in Financial Transaction Services stocks have likely encountered both Shift4 Payments (FOUR) and RB Global (RBA). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
RB Global (RBA) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
RBA's third 2026 rate hike amid stagflation puts Australian ETFs like EWA in focus as investors seek resilient, diversified exposure.
RB Global, Inc. (RBA) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
RB Global (RBA) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.01 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.97 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.89 per share a year ago.