RBA now twice as likely to hike interest rate as US-Iran war drives fuel prices higher
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The ceasefire between the United States and Iran has collapsed, leading to a sharp increase in global fuel prices. International Brent crude oil surged 23% in two weeks, nearing $90 a barrel. In response, market forecasts indicate a doubled probability of an interest rate hike by the Reserve Bank of Australia. This escalation threatens to further strain the Australian economy, which is already slowing.
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RBA interest rate hike probability doubled
The international Brent crude benchmark surged by 23% over the past two weeks.
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The likelihood of a Reserve Bank interest rate hike has doubled according to market forecasts.
The Guardian- RBA interest rate hike probability doubled
- Brent crude surged 23% in two weeks
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The likelihood of a Reserve Bank interest rate hike has doubled according to market forecasts.
The GuardianThe escalating Middle East crisis is driving fuel prices higher.
The GuardianThe international Brent crude benchmark surged by 23% over the past two weeks.
The GuardianBrent crude is back within reach of $US90 a barrel.
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