Australia's central bank sees core inflation stuck above target out past mid-2026

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The Australian central bank sees core inflation remaining above target after mid-2026

Australia's central bank now expects core inflation to remain above its target range until mid-2026. Brendon Thorne | Bloomberg | Getty Images Australia's central bank now sees core inflation remaining stubbornly above its target range until mid-2026 as consumer demand and house prices pick up faster than expected, seemingly limiting the scope for further rate […]