Interest rates rise again as markets slip and mortgage pressure builds

The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates for the third time this year, pushing the cash rate to 4.35 per cent, even as other major economies pause. In this episode, PWC Chief Economist Amy Lomas unpacks what’s driving the decision and what it signals for the months ahead. The ASX edged lower, falling 0.2 per cent, with Todd Hoare from LGT Wealth Management breaking down how investors reacted. And with borrowers facing rising costs, Sally Tindall from Canstar explains what the latest rate hike means for mortgage repayments and how to assess whether your loan is still competitive.

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Interest rates rise again as markets slip and mortgage pressure builds is an episode from SBS News In Depth by SBS Audio.

This episode is 00:25:22 long.

This episode was published on May 5, 2026.

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