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2 November 2026

9 dead as jet nosedives and erupts into fireball near busy roadway in South Florida

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9 dead as jet nosedives and erupts into fireball near busy roadway in South Florida

U. S. Transportation Secretary Duffy says all nine people died aboard a business jet that crashed into a Florida neighborhood. The aircraft departed from Austin, Texas, and was headed to the Bahamas. (Image credit: Mark Elias)

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Source: Guardian Australia Politics

2 November 2026

‘Sharper, longer slowdown’ predicted for economy as fifth interest rate hike looms

Australia’s central bank expected to hit mortgage holders again on Tuesday, as war in Middle East combines with collapsing house prices Australia’s economy is set for a “sharper, longer slowdown”, major bank economists say, as the Reserve Bank is forced to keep interest rates higher to rid the nation of persistent inflationary pressures. The RBA is widely expected to hit mortgage holders with a fifth rate hike on Tuesday, in a move that will push the cash rate to its highest since 2008 amid rising worries the economy could even be tipped into recession.

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