How some countries dodged interest rate rises for years
Countries worldwide are facing varying economic conditions as they navigate interest rate decisions. While Australia has recently raised its rates due to inflation concerns, other nations like the US and UK have maintained theirs for years. Economic factors such as unemployment and currency strength are influencing these decisions differently across regions.
- ▪Australia's cash rate was raised to 4.35 percent on May 5, 2026, amid inflation concerns.
- ▪The US, UK, and New Zealand have not increased interest rates since 2023, while Japan has maintained low rates for decades.
- ▪New Zealand's official interest rate is currently 2.25 percent, following a steady decrease from a post-COVID peak of 5.5 percent.
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Australia's interest rate rise comes as other countries maintain theirs. Why?By Patrick Martin, Doug Dingwall, Claire Campbell and Raffa AthallahTopic:Interest RatesMon 18 May 2026 at 4:57amMon 18 May 2026 at 4:57amMon 18 May 2026 at 4:57amCountries around the world are grappling with different issues as they weigh up where interest rates will go next. (ABC News: Cordelia Brown)abc.net.au/news/why-is-australias-interest-rate-high-compared-to-other-countries/106655098Link copiedShareShare articleAs Australian mortgage holders grapple with rising repayments, some countries have not seen interest rate rises in years.The United States, United Kingdom and New Zealand have not increased rates since 2023, while Japan has had decades of low and in some cases negative interest rates.The Reserve…
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