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business reporters Michael Janda and Stephanie Chalmers

RBA interest rate rise catches markets, banks and borrowers by surprise

The RBA has raised interest rates for an 11th time since it started lifting them in May last year. (ABC News: Alistair Kroie/John Gunn)

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has shocked borrowers and financial markets by resuming interest rate rises after a one-off pause last month.

It has lifted its cash rate target from 3.6 to 3.85 per cent, marking the 11th increase in the space of a year.

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