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Australian inflation jumps to 4%, stoking rate hike fears

Published Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · Updated September 30

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What We Know — Key Points

  • Inflation in Australia jumped to 4% in the year to August, up from 3.5%.

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  • The Guardian

    The article emphasizes the debate between the Australian Treasurer and economists regarding the primary drivers of inflation, highlighting the impact of global oil prices due to the Middle East conflict versus domestic capacity pressures and government spending.

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