# Australia’s central bank raises rates to an 18-year high as split vote hints at a pause

https://mins.news/en/item/126627

- Reuters, 2026-11-03 06:15 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australias-central-bank-lifts-rates-18-year-high-split-vote-points-pause-ahead-2026-11-03/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ae97bed401f6f00010d203f

> Australia’s central bank lifted its cash rate to its highest level in 18 years on Tuesday, marking the fifth increase this year. But a narrower-than-expected 6-3 vote suggests policymakers may be nearing the end of their tightening campaign.

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