Heated inflation figures put rate hike firmly in play
The Reserve Bank may be forced to lift interest rates again as fresh inflation data suggests the fight is not yet over.
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Fingers crossed for soft enough inflation numbers
Inflation has passed its peak and quarterly data will indicate if prices have been decelerating fast enough for the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates on hold.