Daily Market Updates: Australia raises rates by 25 basis points to 15-year high

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Australia raises rates by 25 basis points to 15-year high

Reported · Written up by our desk · Central Banks

Australia’s central bank raised interest rates by 25 basis points, taking the policy rate to a 15-year high, according to CNBC Markets.

CNBC Markets also reported that the 25 basis-point increase matched expectations from economists polled by Reuters.

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Sources

CNBC MarketsAustralia says more hikes not off the table after raising rates to 15-year high

CNBC WorldAustralia says more hikes not off the table after raising rates to 15-year high

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