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Inflation soars to 4 per cent in August boosting chance of November 3 Reserve Bank rate hike

The West Australian Stephen Johnson

30 Sept 2026 11:35 AEST Summary

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Inflation has soared to a four-month high.

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The West Australian Inflation soars to 4 per cent in August boosting chance of November 3 Reserve Bank rate hike plain
WAtoday Chalmers to announce $6b budget boost as interest rates set to hit 15-year-high plain

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Outlet	Niral Score
The West Australianas they published this story	16.7

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WAtoday Chalmers to announce $6b budget boost as interest rates set to hit 15-year-high Niral 7.8 · calm political 0 The Age Chalmers to announce $6b budget boost as interest rates set to hit 15-year-high Niral 7.8 · calm political 0 The Sydney Morning Herald Chalmers to announce $6b budget boost as interest rates set to hit 15-year-high Niral 7.8 · calm political 0 Brisbane Times Chalmers to announce $6b budget boost as interest rates set to hit 15-year-high Niral 7.8 · calm political 0