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Reserve Bank Raises Interest Rates Amid Middle East Conflict: A Divided Board
The Reserve Bank, in a close five-to-four vote, raised interest rates despite the ongoing Middle East conflict, citing concerns about inflation. Governor Michele Bullock warned of potential stagflation if the conflict persists, with some economists predicting a half-percentage point growth cut and a one-point three inflation increase. The bank is prepared to reassess and adjust its course if the global economy deteriorates.
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