Economists predict rate hike next week and possibly in May | ABC NEWS
Households are preparing for a possible interest rate increase when the Reserve Bank meets next week, following higher-than-expected inflation data. Economist Nicola Powell says that rising housing costs, particularly electricity prices, have been the largest contributors to annual inflation over the past year.
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