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Australia Raises Interest Rates to 18-Year High in Split Vote

The Reserve Bank of Australia's fifth increase this year takes rates to 4.85%, as persistent inflation collides with falling house prices and forecasts of slower growth.

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Chapters · 2

  1. 1RBA Raises Rates to 4.85% as Australia's Housing Slump Deepens
  2. 2Australia Raises Interest Rates to 18-Year High in Split Vote

Key moments · 9

Westpac profit misses expectations as CEO warns of uncertainty

Bloomberg ↗

Westpac forecasts an 11% fall in house prices

Sydney Morning Herald ↗

Australia's housing slump deepens ahead of expected rate increase

WSJ ↗

Expected rise to highest rates since 2008 sparks recession fears

Sydney Morning Herald ↗

RBA raises interest rates for fifth time this year

Sydney Morning Herald ↗

RBA raises cash rate to highest level since 2008

The Conversation ↗

Governor forecasts markedly slower economic growth

The Independent ↗

Sydney residents worry about covering higher repayments

Sydney Morning Herald ↗

Treasurer faces mounting pressure to find budget savings

Sydney Morning Herald ↗

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  4. Homes losing $9000 a month as RBA mulls another rate hike
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  5. Australia’s Home Prices Fall Further Ahead of Expected Rate Hike
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