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Poppy Johnston and Jacob Shteyman

February rate cut hopes hinge on jobs market softening

Hopes of a central bank rate cut early in the new year are fading amid concerns about inflation. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Hopes of a February interest rate cut are fading after the central bank warned the Australian economy is still too hot.

Interest rates have been left on hold and the Reserve Bank of Australia remains steadfast in its inflation fight, even after downgrading its expectations for the economy.

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