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Australia's Spending Surge Sparks Rate Hike Speculation

12/5/2025

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Household spending rose 1.3% in October, and consumption rose 5.6%, fueling speculation of an RBA hike, with markets pricing 55% chance of rise by May 2026.
The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut rates to 3.6%, but inflation pressures push a hawkish stance.
Australia's economy grew 0.4% in the September quarter, with yearly growth of 2.1%.
Rising expenses strain the fiscal position and complicate the outlook for budget surpluses.

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Story summary

Household spending rose 1.3% in October, and consumption rose 5.6%, fueling speculation of an RBA hike, with markets pricing 55% chance of rise by May 2026.
The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut rates to 3.6%, but inflation pressures push a hawkish stance.
Australia's economy grew 0.4% in the September quarter, with yearly growth of 2.1%.
Rising expenses strain the fiscal position and complicate the outlook for budget surpluses.