Macquarie Bank has increased its interest rates. This comes after 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 managing the economic impact of rising inflation.
“Macquarie Bank has increased its interest rates,” — Elena Iversen, policy watcher at Kesley Field Group, told our newsroom.
Timeline
Nov 2 — Macquarie Bank has increased its interest rates....
Nov 5 — They are managing the economic impact of rising inflation....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 2. The Kesley Field Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Tuesday, Nov 10.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Kesley Field Group desk and last updated 10:12 UTC.
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