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Jacob Shteyman

Money still on rate cut despite surprise spike in wages

The wages data is not expected to play a role in the central bank's upcoming rates decision. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Economists still expect the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates at its next board meeting despite a surprise spike in wage growth.

Wages rose by a higher-than-expected 3.4 per cent over the year to March, Australian Bureau of Statistics figures showed on Wednesday, driven by new public sector pay deals and care workers benefiting from a Fair Work Commission ruling.

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