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The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to raise interest rates to an 18-year high of 4.85% on November 7, following warnings from central bank officials that inflation remains too high. This would mark the fifth rate hike this year. Meanwhile, oil prices have dropped more than 7% due to potential progress in talks between Iran and Qatar mediated by Qatari officials, amidst US President Donald Trump's comments suggesting a possible agreement could be imminent.

Written by AI on 2026-11-02, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is expected to raise interest rates to an 18-year high of 4.85% on November 7, 2026, amid concerns over persistent inflation. This would be the fifth rate hike this year and could push mortgage holders' monthly payments up by a cumulative $500 for a typical $600,000 loan. Major bank economists predict that real GDP growth will drop to just 1% by mid-2027 from an earlier estimate of 1.8%, with growth barely recovering to 1.1% in 2027. The increased rates and rising oil prices are contributing factors, leading to fears the economy could slip into recession, leaving thousands unemployed. Treasurer Jim Chalmers may face pressure to cut government spending further as a result of these measures.

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

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It is the RBA’s job to fight inflation, but governments must do more to help Different event

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“Article A discusses the expected rate hike and its context, while Article B provides live updates on the day of the actual announcement. They describe related but distinct phases of the event.”

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🔮 RBA expected to hike cash rate to 18-year high of 4.85 per cent The Reserve Bank's interest rate setting board is today widely expected to lift the cash rate to an 18-year high of 4.85 per cent.

2026-11-02 · assertive framing · Live: Reserve Bank tipped to hike interest rates to 18-year high

🔮 Last week, Reserve Bank deputy governor Andrew Hauser warned the inflation outlook looked "materially worse" than the RBA had forecast, raising the prospect of another interest rate hike next week.

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🔮 The RBA's rate-setting board will next meet at the beginning of November, with a decision handed down on Melbourne Cup day.

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🔮 RBA expected to hike cash rate to 18-year high of 4.85 per cent The Reserve Bank's interest rate setting board is today widely expected to lift the cash rate to an 18-year high of 4.85 per cent.

2026-11-02 · assertive framing · Live: Reserve Bank tipped to hike interest rates to 18-year high

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🔮 RBA expected to hike cash rate to 18-year high of 4.85 per cent The Reserve Bank's interest rate setting board is today widely expected to lift the cash rate to an 18-year high of 4.85 per cent.

2026-11-02 · assertive framing · Live: Reserve Bank tipped to hike interest rates to 18-year high

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RBA expected to hike cash rate to 18-year high of 4.85 per cent The Reserve Bank's interest rate setting board is today widely expected to lift the cash rate to an 18-year high of 4.85 per cent.

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🔮 RBA expected to hike cash rate to 18-year high of 4.85 per cent The Reserve Bank's interest rate setting board is today widely expected to lift the cash rate to an 18-year high of 4.85 per cent.

2026-11-02 · ABC News (AU)

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RBA expected to hike cash rate to 18-year high of 4.85 per cent The Reserve Bank's interest rate setting board is today widely expected to lift the cash rate to an 18-year high of 4.85 per cent. asserted

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It follows senior central bank officials warning inflation was still too high, which fuelled the expectations of a fifth hike this year. asserted

which → follow → hike

Disclaimer: this blog is not intended as investment advice. asserted

blog → intend → advice

Oil prices dive more than 7 per cent There's been a big move in oil markets overnight, reportedly on comments by US President Donald Trump and on talks between Iranian and Qatari officials. uncertain

prices → dive → officials

Brent crude futures settled $US8.66, or 7.63%, lower to $US104.77 a barrel. asserted

futures → settle → US104.77

Brent had ended October at its highest level in six months on concerns that the Middle East conflict could escalate again after Tuesday's US midterm elections. Yet Mr Trump on Monday said that Iran wants to make a deal to end the war and that such an agreement "could happen." uncertain

agreement → end → war

On Monday evening, Qatari mediators traveled to Tehran for talks with Iran's Foreign Minister on a potential US-Iran deal. asserted

mediators → travel → deal

While these signs of progress pushed oil prices lower, one analyst Pavel Molchanov told Reuters that skepticism is warranted after many "false dawns” in recent months. asserted

skepticism → push → months

The rates decision that stops the nation Good morning, Emilia here to start off our live business and economics blog on what's expected to be a big day of news. asserted

what → stop → news

The Reserve Bank of Australia's monetary policy board will deliver its interest rate decision at 2:30pm AEDT. asserted

board → deliver → AEDT

Expectations are for the cash rate to be raised for a fifth time this year, taking it to 4.85%. asserted

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Just half an hour later, jockeys on horses will leap out of the gates for the 166th Melbourne Cup at 3pm AEDT. asserted

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Half an hour after that, RBA governor Michele Bullock will front the media about the rates decision at 3:30pm AEDT. asserted

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