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flag Australia's private investment surged 6.4% in Sept. quarter, driven by tech spending, but inflation rose to 3.8%, complicating rate-cut expectations.

flag Australia’s economy saw a 6.4% surge in private capital expenditure in the September quarter—the largest in over a decade—driven by a 91% jump in IT and telecom investments, especially in data centres, signaling a turnaround from years of stagnant business spending. flag The boost, welcomed by economists and Treasurer Jim Chalmers, reflects renewed confidence in sectors like clean energy and digital infrastructure. flag However, the strong investment coincided with a surprise inflation rise to 3.8%, increasing pressure on the Reserve Bank of Australia and shifting markets toward expectations of delayed or reversed rate cuts. flag While the Aussie dollar rose, equities fell, and forecasts for future rate moves remain divided, with most still expecting the RBA to hold rates through 2026, though the risk of earlier hikes has increased.

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