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Interest Rates

Is the RBA to blame? The economic state of play

Interest rates have surged, with political debate growing around the Reserve Bank of Australia’s policies. The RBA’s stance and economic indicators are under scrutiny as inflation remains high. Explore the key impacts on households and businesses.

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 Is the RBA to blame? The economic state of play
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How high will interest rates go?

Inflation will stay higher for longer than originally anticipated. As a result, interest rates are expected to continue to increase, albeit at a slower rate, with the RBA resetting their view along the journey.

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 How high will interest rates go?
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How high will interest rates go?

The RBA lifted the cash rate to 1.85% in early August 2022. The increase comes a few weeks after Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe told the Australian Strategic Business Forum that “…we’re going through a process now of steadily increasing interest rates, and there’s more of that to come.

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 How high will interest rates go?
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RBA Leave Cash Rate On Hold

The RBA Board has left the official cash rate on hold for the 26th consecutive month at 1.50 per cent.

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RBA Leave Cash Rate On Hold
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Offset VS Redraw For Property Investors

It's a tricky decision for many, so our property expert has given some advice on what will be best for you. 

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Offset VS Redraw For Property Investors
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NAB Bucks The Trend

National Bank announced today that it will not change its Standard Variable home loan rate from 5.24% p.a.

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NAB Bucks The Trend
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Big Four To Implement Out-Of-Cycle Rate Hike

Westpac Bank will increase variable interest rates for both residential owner occupied and investment loans, despite the RBA keeping the cash rate on hold for the past two years at 1.5%. 

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Big Four To Implement Out-Of-Cycle Rate Hike
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Interest Rates Remain At Record Lows

The Reserve Bank of Australia has yet again left the official cash rate on hold at 1.5 per cent.

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Interest Rates Remain At Record Lows
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