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Poppy Johnston

Inflation-wary Reserve Bank spells long wait for cuts

Household spending has been stronger-than-expected as people dig into their savings to get by. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

Inflation has more than halved from its peak but Treasurer Jim Chalmers concedes it needs to moderate faster.

Following the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to keep interest rates on hold in June and Governor Michele Bullock highlighting reasons to remain "vigilant" to inflation risks, the federal treasurer asserts price pressures are backing off.

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