Australia Central Bank Hikes Rate Unexpectedly Despite Slowing Inflation

Despite an easing in inflation, the Reserve Bank of Australia unexpectedly raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point and signaled more hikes to bring inflation back to the target in a reasonable timeframe. The RBA Board decided to hike the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 3.85 percent. This was the highest rate since early 2012.

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