A second-straight interest rate hike is expected today, with the Middle East crisis expected to play a part in the Reserve Bank’s deliberations.
Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has sent Brent crude above USD$100 a barrel.
It’s possible there could be a third interest rate rise for the year as soon as May.
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