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Chalmers promises to be 'helpful' on inflation but rejects blame for rate hike

Tom Crowley · ABC News (AU)

Published 3 Nov 2026, 5:27 pm·1 h ago·1 min read

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers seizes on weak public demand figures to argue his government is not to blame after a widely expected interest rate hike.

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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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