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RBA cuts official interest rates to record low

People walk past a building with a sign that reads: "Reserve Bank of Australia".

The Reserve Bank's rate cut was expected after Governor Philip Lowe hinted as much in May. Source: AAP

Political leaders demand bank bosses pass on the full reduction.


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By Peggy Giakoumelos

Source: SBS



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Political leaders demand bank bosses pass on the full reduction.



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