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Australia Raises Interest Rate to 15-Year High
Original: Australia Raises Key Rate to 15-Year High to Cool Inflation
Australia's central bank has lifted its key interest rate to a 15-year high as it tries to bring inflation under control. The move means higher borrowing costs for Australian households and businesses, and signals that policymakers remain focused on taming price growth even at the risk of slowing the economy. It adds Australia to the list of countries still tightening monetary policy.
Why now: The rate rise directly affects mortgages and living costs, making it a major economic story
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- Australia Raises Key Rate to 15-Year High to Cool Inflation · Bloomberg.com
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