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Live: Reserve Bank tipped to hike interest rates to 18-year high

Stephanie Chalmers, Emilia Terzon, and Alison Branley · ABC News (AU)

Published 3 Nov 2026, 7:13 am·1 h ago·1 min read

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The Reserve Bank board meets today after senior central bank officials warned inflation was still too high, prompting expectations of a fifth hike this year. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

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US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady despite rising inflation

The US central bank kept interest rates unchanged at its latest meeting, citing a need for more economic data as inflation persists.

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