RBA under pressure for its decision to keep rates high

ABC NEWS (Australia) 2024-08-07

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The Reserve Bank is facing pressure for its decision to keep interest rates higher for longer. With the treasurer disagreeing with the RBA's assessment that the economy is running too hot. Charities say real people are hurting and many are turning to their services to help put food on the table.

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