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Australian Home Auctions Decline as Rate Hikes Dampen Activity

Bloomberg Markets Saturday 17 October 2026, 23:57 UTC By Brett Miller 1 min read
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The number of homes auctioned in Australia dropped over the past week as interest rates at a 15-year high weigh on activity in the housing market.

The number of homes auctioned in Australia dropped over the past week as interest rates at a 15-year high weigh on activity in the housing market.
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