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Inflation rises 3% in August

BY ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 24 SEP 2025 12:32PM

CPI rose 3% in the 12 months to August, pushing it into the top end of the RBA's target range and dashing hopes for an interest rate cut next week.

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