RBA Raised Key Rate to Counter Upside Price Risk, Remains Alert

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The Reserve Bank of Australia said it raised its key interest rate to counter mounting upside risks to inflation, arguing that waiting could have become costly. It also warned that the outlook remains heavily influenced by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Australia’s central bank raised its key interest rate two weeks ago because upside risks to inflation were coming to pass and waiting could prove costly, while adding the outlook would be heavily influenced by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.