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Inflation rises: Is a Melbourne Cup Day rate hike next?

October 28, 2026 • 07:24 AM

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Australia's inflation rate has climbed to 4.3 per cent, raising the prospect of another RBA rate rise. What does it mean for interest rates and investors?

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Australia's annual inflation has risen to 4.3 per cent, fuelling speculation about another RBA rate rise on Melbourne Cup Day. Economist Warren Hogan examines what's driving price pressures, while portfolio manager Jun Bei Lui discusses the market reaction, renewed confidence in AI and Star Entertainment's $260 million fine.

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2d ago

Bank of England’s inflation response ‘risks higher interest rates for longer’

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CNN International

3d ago

Bond yields surge most in 19 months as traders brace for Fed rate hikes | CNN Business

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CNBC World

2d ago

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The Age

2d ago

Trump’s Fed nightmare: Rates won’t be slashed. They could surge now

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Inflation rises: Is a Melbourne Cup Day rate hike next?

Same Story from Other Publications

A weak Australian dollar starts to threaten RBA’s inflation fight

Bank of England’s inflation response ‘risks higher interest rates for longer’

Bond yields surge most in 19 months as traders brace for Fed rate hikes | CNN Business

Fed's Goolsbee calls inflation report 'borderline disturbing' as central bank weighs more hikes

Trump’s Fed nightmare: Rates won’t be slashed. They could surge now

Melbourne's 'liveable city' reputation questioned after fatal stabbing

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