‘Sharper, longer slowdown’ predicted for economy as fifth interest rate hike looms

Summary

Australia’s central bank expected to hit mortgage holders again on Tuesday, as war in Middle East combines with collapsing house prices

Australia’s economy is set for a “sharper, longer slowdown”, major bank economists say, as the Reserve Bank is forced to keep interest rates higher to rid the nation of persistent inflationary pressures. The RBA is widely expected to hit mortgage hol... [3270 chars]