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RBA's Hauser: Inflation outlook appears worse than forecast, slightly above expectations

FXStreet20 October 2026, 23:36 UTCAustralia

Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser said on Wednesday that he’s still finalizing forecasts and is uncertain about board decisions. Hauser added that the inflation outlook appears worse than forecast and slightly above expectations.

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