RBA now likely on hold after split-call November rate rise: CommBank economists

CommBank economists expect the Reserve Bank of Australia to keep interest rates on hold following its fifth increase this year, but say persistent inflation means the risk of further increases remains as Australia heads into 2027.

 

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