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Australian Home Auctions Decline as Rate Hikes Dampen Activity

Bloomberg·October 17, 2026 at 11:57 PM

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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