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RBA prepares investors for a lengthy tightening cycle

The Reserve Bank of Australia signaled this week that its decision to slow the pace of tightening at its latest meeting doesn't mean that the tightening cycle will be over soon. Meanwhile, Treasurer Jim Chalmers could signal a surplus in the Budget due on Tuesday, but it remains to be seen whether the government will be able to resist the tax windfall from soaring commodity prices.

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