Published 16 hours ago • loading... • Updated 4 hours agoShow Less IconInflation Gloom Prevails Despite Budget Bright Spot Borrowing costs are almost certain to rise to 4.6 per cent as inflation pressures and Middle East conflict weigh on the central bank's decision.Summary by The West AustralianAustralia's deficit for the past financial year will be smaller than expected, but rising interest rates and stubborn inflation give little cause to celebrate.Share menu6 Articles6 ArticlesAllLeft2Center1Right1Search IconSort IconABC AustraliaLean LeftFactualityOwnershipTreasurer to unveil $6 billion improvement to federal budgetJim Chalmers will today unveil a $6 billion improvement to the federal government's forecast deficit. Follow live.4 hours ago·Ultimo, AustraliaRead Full ArticlePerthNowThe West AustralianLean RightView articleCaret Right IconThe Canberra TimesLean LeftView articleCaret Right IconThe QueenslanderView articleCaret Right Icon+3 Reposted by 3 other sourcesCenterFactualityOwnershipInflation gloom prevails despite budget bright spotAustralia's deficit for the past financial year will be smaller than expected, but rising interest rates and stubborn inflation give little cause to celebrate.7 hours ago·Osborne Park, AustraliaRead Full ArticleBizTocFactualityOwnershipAustralia's Budget Deficit Billions Smaller Than Expected, Treasurer SaysThe Entire Business World on a Single Page with the Web's Most Comprehensive One-Stop Finance News Hub.16 hours agoRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources6Leaning Left2Leaning Right1Center1Last Updated3 hours agoBias Distribution50% LeftBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon50% of the sources lean Left50% LeftL 50%C 25%R 25%Untracked biasFactuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageBizToc broke the news 16 hours ago on Sunday, September 27, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsJim Chalmers Plus IconInflation Plus IconAustralia Plus IconShow AllSimilar News TopicsJim Chalmers Plus IconInflation Plus IconAustralia Plus IconShow All