Why are interest rates going up? What does inflation have to do with the Reserve Bank’s decision? - ABC News

Interest rates are likely to rise this afternoon. But do you understand why? Here's everything you need to know.

You've probably heard the Reserve Bank is likely to increase official interest rates when it meets again this afternoon.  Key points:

• The official interest rate is going up to curb inflatio… [+3416 chars]
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