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Fears grow for fourth rate hikeafter Australia sees higher-than-expected July inflation

Bureau of Statistics says CPI was 3.5% in July, casting doubt on Reserve Bank meeting its 2.5% inflation target without further hike

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Patrick Commins Economics editor26 Aug 2026, 06:44 amUpdated 1h ago1 min readWorldWorld
Fears grow for fourth rate hike after Australia sees higher-than-expected July inflation

WorldPatrick Commins Economics editor

Bureau of Statistics says CPI was 3.5% in July, casting doubt on Reserve Bank meeting its 2.5% inflation target without further hike

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Fears are growing that the Reserve Bank will hit millions of mortgage holders with a fourth rate hike this year, after inflation eased in July but by far less than expected.

Consumer prices climbed by 3.5% through the year, down from 3.8% in the previous month, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

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Source: The Guardian · Patrick Commins Economics editor. Published 26 Aug 2026, 06:44 am.

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