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The RBA raised rates to an 18-year high to combat inflation, significantly increasing borrowing costs for Australian mortgage holders.
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RBA interest rates live updates: Reserve Bank of Australia announces cash rate hike to 4.85% after meeting today – latest news
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Reserve Bank raises interest rates to an 18-year high, as the treasurer again points to war in the Middle East as a major factor on inflationFull report: RBA hikes cash rate for fifth time this year in blow to mortgage holdersUse our loan calculator to check how the rate rise may affect youGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Reserve Bank has hiked rates for the fifth time this year, from 4.6% to 4.85%, in a bid to regain control of surging inflation amid the ongoing global oil shock triggered by the war in the Middle East.The RBA’s decision to hit mortgage holders again comes as no surprise after inflation jumped to 4.3% in the year to September, and following tough talk from senior central bank officials over recent days and weeks. Continue reading...
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