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  "title": "Fears grow for fourth rate hike after Australia sees higher-than-expected July inflation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/fears-grow-for-fourth-rate-hike-after-australia-sees-higher-than",
  "topic": "finance",
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  "published": "2026-08-26T06:44:23.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/26/fears-grow-for-fourth-rate-hike-after-higher-than-expected-july-inflation-rate"
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  "summary": "Bureau of Statistics says CPI was 3.5% in July, casting doubt on Reserve Bank meeting its 2.5% inflation target without further hike Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Fears are growing that the Reserve Bank will hit millions of mortgage holders with a fourth rate hike this year, after inflation eased in July but by…",
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        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Australia inflation runs hot in July, adding to rate hike risk",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/australia-inflation-runs-hot-in-july-adding-to-rate-hike-risk",
        "published": "2026-08-26T02:43:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Straits Times Business",
        "title": "Australia inflation runs hot in July, adding to rate hike risk",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/australia-inflation-runs-hot-in-july-adding-to-rate-hike-risk-3424058",
        "published": "2026-08-26T04:20:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Seeking Alpha News",
        "title": "Australia's July inflation moderates to 3.5% but beats estimates",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/australias-july-inflation-moderates-to-3-5-but-beats-estimates",
        "published": "2026-08-26T04:51:13.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian Australia",
        "title": "Fears grow for fourth rate hike after higher than expected July inflation rate",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/fears-grow-for-fourth-rate-hike-after-higher-than-expected-july",
        "published": "2026-08-26T06:44:23.000Z"
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