Australia central bank hikes rates in tight call as Iran war stokes inflation risk

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SYDNEY: Australia’s central bank raised its cash rate for a second straight month on Tuesday, saying higher borrowing costs were needed to contain inflation, though a very tight vote suggested further tightening is far from certain. Read full story

Date: 17 March, 2026 2:03 pm
Source: thestar.com.my

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