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Australia's central bank hikes rates to highest since 2008

Daily Sabah3 November 2026, 07:35 UTCAustralia

Australia's central bank hiked its key interest rate to an 18-year high on Tuesday, citing the prolonged war in the Middle East and elevated inflation. In a statement, the Reserve...

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