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11 August 2026

RBA Statement on Monetary Policy – August 2026

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RBA Statement on Monetary Policy – August 2026

What is going on in the economy? Inflation is still too high. High inflation has been driven by ongoing price pressures in Australia as well as energy cost pressures associated with the Middle East ...

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