About this episode

The episode discusses the recent interest rate rise and its implications for mortgage holders as described by the Reserve Bank governor.

Necessary pain - that's how the Reserve Bank governor describes the latest interest rate rise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics covered

• mortgage
• interest rates
• financial stress
• Reserve Bank
• economic impact

Keywords

• mortgage holders
• interest rate rise
• Reserve Bank
• economic stress
• financial news

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Reserve Bank

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