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Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent

RBA contemplated larger cash rate hike

The RBA saw a risk of inflation pressure building if it waited to raise the cash rate. (AAP)

The minutes of the Reserve Bank of Australia's May board meeting have indicated it is prepared to raise the cash rate by larger increments to tame inflation if needed.

Such a warning will do little to soothe already crumbling consumer confidence, which has sunk to its lowest level since mid-August 2020.

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