Financial Realities Hit Home After The RBA Rate Hike!

Financial Realities Hit Home After The RBA Rate Hike!

Author: Martin North May 6, 2026 Duration: 18:41
On Tuesday the RBA lifted the cash rate to a stonking 4.35%, in the third move in three decisions. Those following this channel would have not been surprised, as I have been signalling this for some time. This despite the pressures that many households are under as costs rise, inflation bites and real incomes track … Continue reading "Financial Realities Hit Home After The RBA Rate Hike!"

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