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28 October 2026

Breaking: Inflation surges more than expected ahead of RBA meeting

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Breaking: Inflation surges more than expected ahead of RBA meeting

Australia's inflation rate picked up more than expected in September, increasing expectations of an interest rate hike next week.

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