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Westpac defends out-of-cycle rate rise amid concern others may follow

Generic bank image from Brisbane CBD, Saturday, May 5, 2018. (AAP Image/Glenn Hunt) NO ARCHIVING

Generic bank image from Brisbane CBD, Saturday, May 5, 2018. (AAP Image/Glenn Hunt) Source: AAP

Westpac has defended its decision to raise interest rates, out of cycle with the Reserve Bank of Australia. The move has sparked fears the rest of the big four banks could do the same. And some Westpac customers are reconsidering their options



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