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Macquarie Bank adjusts interest rates

Macquarie Bank has raised its variable rates. This comes after other banks in Australia. The Reserve Bank of Australia recently raised rates to fight inflation. Macquarie Bank's move is a reflection of other banks in Australia. They are adjusting to higher inflation pressures. The Reserve Bank raised 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 managing the economic impact of rising inflation.

“Macquarie Bank's latest adjustment aligns with other banks' strategies,” — Owen Marlowe, research director at Ellton Bridge Financial, observed.

Timeline

Nov 1 — Macquarie Bank has raised its variable rates....

Nov 3 — They are managing the economic impact of rising inflation....

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 57% of Goreigocom readers said yes.

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

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Friday, Nov 6.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ellton Bridge Financial desk and last updated 07:13 UTC.

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