Australian households face prospect of interest rate hike and petrol prices rising above $2 a litre
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Economists warn that Australian households may face an interest rate hike from the Reserve Bank and petrol prices exceeding $2 per litre, as the escalating Middle East crisis drives crude oil above $100 a barrel. Financial markets now see an even chance of a fourth cash rate increase at the RBA's next meeting on 11 August. The situation underscores the economic impact of geopolitical tensions on Australian consumers.
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Economists warn that Australian households face the prospect of an interest rate hike and petrol prices above $2 a litre over the coming weeks.
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Economists warn that Australian households face the prospect of an interest rate hike and petrol prices above $2 a litre over the coming weeks.
The Guardian- Prospect of interest rate hike by RBA.
- Petrol prices may rise above $2 a litre.
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Economists warn that Australian households face the prospect of an interest rate hike and petrol prices above $2 a litre over the coming weeks.
The GuardianThe escalating Middle East crisis has pushed global crude oil back above $US100 a barrel.
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