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Australian economists unanimously forecast a cash-rate rise to 2.75%

All five major bank economists reportedly expect Australia's cash rate to rise to 2.75 percent. The forecast signals a potentially significant change in borrowing costs if implemented.

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Higher rates could affect household finances, credit conditions and economic activity in Australia.

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  1. All five big bank economists pick a cash rate rise to 2.75 percent on Wednesday ↗newswire.co.nz · Recorded source date: Aug 30, 2026, 9:46 PM UTC

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