Australian banks lift interest rates - ABC News & Headlines - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Macquarie Bank increases variable rates

Macquarie Bank has increased its interest rates. This follows other banks in Australia. The Reserve Bank of Australia recently increased interest rates to fight inflation. Macquarie Bank's move is part of a trend among Australian banks. They are responding to higher inflation. The Reserve Bank increased interest rates to an 18-year high. This has prompted other banks to take similar steps. Macquarie Bank's latest adjustment aligns with other banks' strategies. They are handling the economic effects of rising inflation.

“Macquarie Bank's latest adjustment aligns with other banks' strategies,” — Owen Marlowe, research director at Greenburn Gate Services, told our newsroom.

Timeline

Nov 4 — Macquarie Bank has increased its interest rates....

Nov 5 — They are handling the economic effects of rising inflation....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 1. The Greenburn Gate Services desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Saturday, Nov 7.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greenburn Gate Services desk and last updated 08:17 UTC.

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