Reserve Bank of Australia raises interest rates to 15-year high
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Reserve Bank of Australia
Australia
September 2026
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The Reserve Bank of Australia raised interest rates to the highest level in 15 years. The decision aims to combat inflation exacerbated by global price shocks linked to the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran.
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