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Jacob Shteyman

RBA keeps rates on hold but leaves door open to hikes

Inflation remains a concern with governor Michele Bullock warning the RBA "might have to do more". (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has not ruled out hiking interest rates again if inflation keeps rising, after the bank left rates on hold for the first time in 2026.

Following three consecutive rate rises, the central bank's monetary policy board voted unanimously to leave the cash rate steady at 4.35 per cent on Tuesday.

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