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Another RBA hike in May 'not a done deal'

BY ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026 12:20PM

With yesterday's Reserve Bank interest rate hike being such a close call, experts are saying a third consecutive hike in May will be a last-minute decision.

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