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Crucial interest rate has broken from the global benchmark, costing us billions
Australia's 10-year government bond yield surpassed 5 percent this week, exceeding the U.S. benchmark of 4.43 percent amid rising inflation concerns. The divergence signals global investors fear Australia faces persistent price pressures requiring tighter policy. With gross debt near $1 trillion, higher borrowing costs could force billions in additional taxpayer spending annually on debt servicing.
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