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2 November 2026

Has government spending added to inflation? These charts tell the story

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Has government spending added to inflation? These charts tell the story

The Reserve Bank is tipped to increase interest rates tomorrow because of an ongoing concern that inflation is not under control. But is there an alternative?

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