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Australia's RBA says Q3 inflation key for November rate call

Its remarks open door to possible easing in policy; cut would surprise markets

Published Tue, Oct 18, 2016 · 09:50 PM

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    Sydney

    AUSTRALIA'S central bank says coming data on inflation and employment will be critical for interest rates at its next meeting on Nov 1, opening the door to a possible easing in policy.

    A cut would surprise markets, which are pricing in only a small chance of an easing this year or next as Australia's A$1.6 trillion (S$1.7 trillion) economy marks a quarter century of growth without recession.

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