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The RBA should cut rates, but not because the banks are upping them

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imageLending in a frothy property market has the potential to bring the economy unstuck.Dan Himbrechts/AAP

When Australia’s Reserve Bank board meets on Melbourne Cup day next week, the question at hand is whether the RBA will seek to offset recent bank rate raises with a cut to the cash rate. With a cut, the hope is banks will then reverse their...

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