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Why Interest Rates Will Keep Rising

Stormy waters Everyone, from the Reserve Bank to economic commentators, has reached a consensus that Australia is in for a sustained period of increasing rates, writes John Kehoe.

Low Demand To Eat Into House Prices

Property

Lower demand for housing as a result of higher interest rates and tighter lending is more likely to trigger faster and deeper price falls than any widespread mortgage defaults caused by the rising cost of credit.