Outcome of meetings of Reserve Bank on Monday and Tuesday will affect Australian mortgage rates, household budgets and house prices
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Australia’s key interest rate is expected to hit its highest level since 2011, drag down house prices and add more than $100 to typical monthly mortgage repayments.
The Reserve Bank board is poised to hike the cash rate from 4. 35% to 4. 6% on Tuesday, which would be the fourth increase in 2026 and push typical home loan interest rates to 6. 5%. Continue reading...