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RBA Interest Rate Hikes and Economic Consequences
3 articles · 21 October 2026 – 3 November 2026
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- Hauser: odds of fifth RBA rate hike this year rise to 45 per centRBA deputy governor warns of 'hard decisions' and worsened inflation outlook; markets increasingly price in a rate rise on 3 November.
- Minns warns: new interest rate will cost jobs and close shopsNSW Premier calls on federal government and states to cut spending as markets expect fifth rate rise in 2026.
- RBA raises interest rates to 4.85 per cent, highest in 18 yearsFifth increase this year split the board; Governor Bullock says 'pain now' is necessary to bring inflation down.