Inflation falls, opening door for Feb. rate cut

December inflation figures set to make or break February rate cut, with government watching on
The new inflation figures published on Wednesday may be decisive for the Reserve Bank as it weighs a February interest rate cut. The outcome for the December quarter is the last substantial economic update before the rate meeting on February 18,
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Annual inflation ticked up for a third straight month in December as food, energy costs rose, CPI report showed. But underlying price measure eased.
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Core inflation has fallen to 3.2 per cent annually, opening the door for the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates at its next meeting.
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Lower inflation in the December quarter boosts chances of an interest rate cut
A larger than expected drop in inflation data has boosted the chances of an interest rate cut as soon as February.
Inflation falls, opening door for February rate cut
A Reserve Bank rate cut is on the cards for February after underlying inflation for the December quarter came in below expectations.
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