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Australia lifts interest rates to 15-year high
Original: Australia raises interest rate to highest level in 15 years
Australia's central bank has raised its benchmark interest rate to its highest level in 15 years, a move aimed at curbing persistent inflation. The decision means higher borrowing costs for mortgages and loans across the country, and signals the bank remains committed to its inflation target even as households face mounting financial pressure. Commentators are weighing the impact on mortgage holders and the risk of slowing the economy.
Why now: The rate rise directly affects mortgage costs and household finances, making it a major economic talking point.
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- Australia raises interest rate to highest level in 15 years · Financial Times
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