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Core inflation dip boosts chances of RBA rate cut in February

Published 8 January 2025, 7:56 am
Economists say the possibility of a February interest rate cut has risen as underlying inflation falls. The latest monthly CPI data is welcome news for the government, as the Prime Minister continues a multi-state tour to spruik Labor's cost-of-living measures.
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