OCR live updates: Surprise as Reserve Bank rate call defies expectations

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The Official Cash Rate (OCR) affects consumers' mortgage and savings rates.

The Official Cash Rate (OCR) affects consumers' mortgage and savings rates. (Source: 1News)

The Official Cash Rate (OCR) affects consumers' mortgage and savings rates.

The Official Cash Rate (OCR) affects consumers' mortgage and savings rates. (Source: 1News)

Follow 1News for the latest on the Reserve Bank's official cash rate (OCR) decision at 2pm.

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