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The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept official interest rates on hold for the seventh consecutive month. <\/span><\/p>\n

Analysts said the RBA is keeping a lid on rates to offset rising unemployment and concerns about a slowdown in China. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Housing Industry Association says rates are being kept on hold to boost the non-mining economy. <\/span><\/p>\n

RBA governor Glenn Stevens indicated that the surging Australian dollar would hinder the economy\u2019s adjustment away from mining. <\/span><\/p>\n

There is no doubt that lenders are responding to the rate inactivity with a variety of incentives to attract new customers, with intense competition in the fixed rate market. ?<\/span><\/p>\n

Thanks to hotspotting.com.au for this story.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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