A$ shines on inflation data; US$ retreats from highs
London
THE Australian dollar was an outperformer on Wednesday, bucking a broad risk-averse environment in global markets, helped by a higher-than-expected inflation reading that dented chances of an interest rate cut in the near term.
Consumer prices rebounded by more than forecast last quarter in Australia, while the annual pace of core inflation edged up for the first time in more than a year, leading investors to price out almost any chance of a cut in rates next week.
The Reserve Bank of Australia holds its monthly policy meeting early next week and is expected to keep rates at …
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