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Too much spending or too little tax? Why interest rates are rising

Ian Verrender · ABC News (AU)

Published 3 Nov 2026, 5:00 am·1 h ago·1 min read

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The coalition has been blaming federal government spending for rising inflation and another impending rate rise for Melbourne Cup day, but the figures tell a different story.

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US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady despite rising inflation

The US central bank kept interest rates unchanged at its latest meeting, citing a need for more economic data as inflation persists.

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