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flag Australia's central bank raises inflation forecast, delaying rate cuts until late 2026 or later.

flag The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised its inflation forecast, now expecting trimmed mean inflation to reach 3.2% by December and stay elevated through mid-2026, pushing back any rate cuts to late 2026 or later. flag A stronger-than-expected 1% quarterly inflation rise in September, driven by temporary factors and persistent labor market tightness, led to the revision. flag Despite a slight unemployment rise to 4.5%, high job vacancies and voluntary quits signal ongoing capacity pressures. flag The RBA expects headline inflation to peak at 3.7% by mid-2026 as energy rebates expire, while GDP growth is forecast at 2% this year. flag Global resilience to U.S. tariffs remains, but Australia’s outlook hinges on China’s upcoming growth target and five-year plan.

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