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Macquarie Bank hikes interest rates

Macquarie Bank has increased its interest rates. This follows other banks in Australia. The Reserve Bank of Australia recently raised rates to fight inflation. Macquarie Bank's move is part of a trend among Australian banks. They are adjusting to higher inflation pressures. The Reserve Bank raised rates to an 18-year high. This has led other banks to follow similar actions. Macquarie Bank's latest adjustment matches other banks' moves. They are handling the economic effects of rising inflation.

“They are handling the economic effects of rising inflation,” — Farah Vance, contributing analyst at Copcroft Bridge Partnership, observed.

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Nov 3 — Macquarie Bank has increased its interest rates....

Nov 4 — They are handling the economic effects of rising inflation....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 3. The Copcroft Bridge Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Monday, Nov 9.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Copcroft Bridge Partnership desk and last updated 08:14 UTC.

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