Australian banks lift interest rates - ABC News & Headlines - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Macquarie Bank increases variable rates

Macquarie Bank has increased its interest rates. This follows other banks in Australia. The Reserve Bank of Australia recently raised rates to combat inflation. Macquarie Bank's move is a reflection of other banks in Australia. They are adjusting to higher inflation pressures. The Reserve Bank raised rates to an 18-year high. This has led other banks to follow similar actions. Macquarie Bank's latest adjustment matches other banks' moves. They are managing the economic impact of rising inflation.

“This has led other banks to follow similar actions,” — Priya Delgado, policy watcher at Wilcroft Mere Partnership, observed.

Timeline

Nov 1 — Macquarie Bank has increased its interest rates....

Nov 3 — They are managing the economic impact of rising inflation....

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Wilcroft Mere Partnership desk and last updated 07:22 UTC.

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