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Zac de Silva

Unbridled inflation an each-way bet on Cup Day rate cut

Inflation data may disappoint home borrowers hoping for an interest rate cut on Melbourne Cup day. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Hopes of an interest rate victory on Melbourne Cup Day may be dashed with expectations that inflation will not be reined in.

A stronger-than-expected inflation reading on Wednesday could postpone any rate relief when the central bank meets the following week.

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