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Australia hikes rates to 18-year high to fight inflation
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its official cash rate to an 18-year high, according to Reuters polling of economists. The increase was the fifth rate hike by the central bank in 2025. The RBA did not announce the specific new rate level in the provided text.
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