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In a widely expected decision, the Reserve Bank of Australia holds interest rate after three hikes earlier this year Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Reserve Bank of Australia has held the official cash rate at 4.35% but threatened to hike again if needed, as it warned falling house prices would slow income growth.
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