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Australia raises interest rates to 15-year high
Australia's central bank has lifted interest rates to their highest level in 15 years, a move aimed at curbing persistent inflation. The decision means higher borrowing costs for households and businesses, and signals that policymakers remain willing to tighten further despite pressure on mortgage holders.
Why now: Rising borrowing costs affect mortgages and household finances, making the rate decision a widely discussed economic event.
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- Australia raises interest rates to 15-year high · Al Jazeera
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