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Loose fiscal policy bolsters the case for RBA hikes

The Australian government’s mid-year budget update showed that efforts to rein in public spending remain few and far between. With the economy pushing up against capacity constraints, the case for the RBA to tighten policy is becoming increasingly compelling.

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