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RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank raises official cash rate to 4.1% in blow to mortgage holders
The Guardian World News3 hours ago
WarCast Score
28/100
GPT Reference
10/100
Summary
Reserve Bank of Australia’s second consecutive increase lifts cash rate target to where it was in February last yearFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Reserve Bank has increased interest rates amid a global energy shock that threatens to push Australian inflation towards 5% in a split decision, leaving the door open to further hikes.The hike takes the RBA’s cash rate target from 3.85% to 4.1%, back to where it was in February 2025, wiping out the relief offered by two cuts last year. Continue reading...
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Threat Level: LOW. Economic impact of interest rate hike Inflation concerns
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Australia
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Key Phrases
"Economic impact of interest rate hike""Inflation concerns"