Interest rates are widely expected to be raised in February, despite most major banks increasing their home loan rates.
RBA expected to raise rates, despite banks' moves
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Analysts are still anticipating an official interest rate rise by the Reserve Bank in February, despite all the major banks deciding independently to lift their home loan rates.
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Suharto near death in Jakarta hospital
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Kenya's opposition prepares for new showdown with police
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Lightning sparks fresh Vic blazes
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HREOC report shows poor disability access on transport
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NZ takes Aust to WTO over apple import rules
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Victory thrash Phoenix to stay in finals hunt
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Torrid conditions blow up bushfires around Tasmania
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Police find no sign of kayak in trouble
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High winds hit powerlines, sparking fires
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Features and Analysis
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Historic flight
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Security detail
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Royal debate
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Free at last
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