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Could the RBA cut interest rates in February?
The latest inflation readings imply that there is a possibility the Reserve Bank of Australia could start easing early in the new year.
Christopher JoyeColumnistInterest rate relief in Australia may be coming faster than markets think, according to Barrenjoey strategist Andrew Lilley.
The monthly gauge released during the week revealed an unwelcome 3.5 per cent core, or trimmed mean, inflation over the 12 months to October. The Reserve Bank of Australia is hoping to return core inflation to the 2.5 per cent midpoint of its target band by late 2026.
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Christopher Joye is a portfolio manager with Coolabah Capital, which invests in securities, including those discussed in his column. Connect with Christopher on Twitter.
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