Election won't stop interest rate rise: Westpac
Story date: 2007-10-16 10:53:00
Added on: 2007-10-17 08:28:39
News.com.au - A STRONG Australian economy will push the central bank to raise interest rates during the election campaign, according to a key forecaster. The Westpac-Melbourne Institute Leading Index of Economic Activity, released today, rose by 1.5 points in ...
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