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Jacob Shteyman

The piece of data that could decide next rate decision

Price increases are expected for health, travel and clothing, with CPI figures out Wednesday. (Flavio Brancaleone/AAP PHOTOS)

Traders, economists and mortgage holders will be locked into the Australian Bureau of Statistics website this week for a piece of data that could determine whether the Reserve Bank cuts interest rates next month.

Minutes from the RBA board's last meeting confirmed the central bank was holding out for more signs inflation was on track before cutting again, highlighting the importance of Wednesday's quarterly consumer price index.

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