Australia inflation accelerates to 4.3%, RBA rate hike expected next week

Australia's headline inflation rose to 4.3% annually, with underlying inflation at 3.6%, ahead of the RBA's November meeting. The acceleration, partly attributed to Middle East conflict-driven cost pressures, strengthens expectations of a fifth rate hike this year. The RBA's decision will hinge on whether it prioritizes inflation control over growth concerns.

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