Australia lifts interest rates, adding to mortgage pain
Al JazeeraAPR 2023
The Australian people, specifically homeowners, deserve an apology from Philip Lowe and the RBA for the deception that has led to their financial hardship. Lowe repeatedly said that the official cash rate would not increase until 2024, leading many to buy homes not knowing the ensuing pain to come from the RBA’s actions.
During difficult political and economic times, the Australian government is doing a good job. With October showing a slowdown in the pace of inflation, the RBA's rate hikes are already showing signs of cooling the economy. While these measures place a temporary burden on homeowners, in the long run, this is what will help curb the record prices.