Aussies’ confidence rocked by shock RBA call
The country’s major banks say Australian consumer confidence was rocked after the RBA decided against cutting the official cash rate in July.
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‘Cruel’ blow dealt to Aussie mortgagees
Aussie mortgage holders have been dealt a “cruel” blow after the RBA held the official cash rate – and they will need to wait longer to see the fruits of earlier rate cuts come into effect.
‘Cruel’ blow dealt to Aussie mortgagees
Aussie mortgage holders have been dealt a “cruel” blow after the RBA held the official cash rate – and they will need to wait longer to see the fruits of earlier rate cuts come into effect.
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