Australian dollar hits 5-month high as interest rate hike fears return
July inflation at 3.5% headline and 3.6% trimmed mean exceeded RBA targets, pushing the Australian dollar to 71.84 cents.
Why it mattersEach interest rate rise increases mortgage payments and reduces spending power; persistent inflation may force more hikes.
AustraliaAustralians with mortgages face the prospect of higher repayments; those with savings earn more interest; exporters benefit from a stronger dollar.
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