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Poppy Johnston

Relief in sight as rates focus switches to cuts

The latest inflation figure eases pressure for a further interest rate hike for home buyers. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

Reduced inflationary concerns and the United States central bank signalling rate cuts bodes well for Australian borrowers - and the federal government - keen to avoid a hike.

The June quarter inflation print largely diffused talk of further increases to the official interest rate when the Reserve Bank of Australia meets next week.

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