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Australia raises interest rates to 15-year high amid stubborn inflation
Original: Australia Battles Persistent Inflation by Hiking Rates to 15-year High
Australia's central bank has lifted interest rates to their highest level in 15 years as it battles persistent inflation. The move means further pressure on household borrowing costs, with mortgage holders and businesses facing steeper repayments. Commentators are weighing whether the aggressive tightening will curb prices or push the economy closer to a downturn, and what it signals for future rate decisions.
Why now: The rate hike directly affects mortgages, loans and the cost of living, making it a major economic story.
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