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Interest Rate Decisions

RBA Lifts Cash Rate to 3.85% in First Hike Since 2023, Points to More Increases

The bank raised its assumed rate track for 2026 after judging inflation pressures have become more persistent.

RBA Poised for February Rate Hike After Inflation Surprise, Economists Say

Fed Pauses Easing, Holds Rates at 3.50%–3.75% as Inflation Stays Elevated

Australia’s July Inflation Jumps to 2.8% as Power Bills Surge