Could stubborn inflation prompt three rate rises by the end of 2026? | ABC NEWS
Economists are forecasting the Reserve Bank to hike interest rates twice before the end of 2026, as high inflation persists in Australia.
Rising oil prices caused by Middle East tensions are fuelling costs in other areas of the economy.
The University of Canberra’s John Hawkins says inflation will likely remain high even if Middle East conflicts de-escalate.
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