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SBS On the Money: High inflation sets the scene for May rate hike

On the Money

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Consumer prices have surged the most since the introductin of the GST, raising the prospect the Reserve Bank may lift official interest rates for the first time in more than 10 years next month, ahead of the Federal Election. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with David Bassanese from BetaShares and Jun Bei Liu from Tribeca Investment Partners for more.



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