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Macquarie Bank raises rates

Macquarie Bank has increased its interest rates. This comes after other banks in Australia. The Reserve Bank of Australia recently increased interest rates to fight inflation. Macquarie Bank's move is a reflection of other banks in Australia. They are responding to higher inflation. The Reserve Bank increased interest rates to an 18-year high. This has prompted other banks to take similar steps. Macquarie Bank's latest adjustment matches other banks' moves. They are managing the economic impact of rising inflation.

“Macquarie Bank's move is a reflection of other banks in Australia,” — Amara Sterling, policy watcher at Wilwell Brook Media, told our newsroom.

Timeline

Nov 2 — Macquarie Bank has increased its interest rates....

Nov 3 — They are managing the economic impact of rising inflation....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 2. The Wilwell Brook Media desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Monday, Nov 9.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Wilwell Brook Media desk and last updated 07:29 UTC.

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