Forex
Rate Hike Looms: What's at Stake for Your Super Returns
A rate hike in September could have significant implications for superannuation returns, according to experts.
The Reserve Bank of Australia meets on 29 September and Morgan Stanley expects a hike, which would be the first move higher in this cycle.
Chant West estimates the median growth fund returned around 9% in FY26, making it a fourth consecutive year of strong returns.
A rate rise would trim returns, not wreck them, with bonds and rate-sensitive Australian shares taking the hit while cash and global equities cushioning it.