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More worries about broadening inflation

22 Oct 2026
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Brad Olsen

Our take on the latest Consumers price index (Thu 22 Oct 2026)

Annual inflation
Inflation excl fuel
Building costs up
3.7%pa
3.0%pa
3.2%pa
Slowed back in Sep 2026
Accelerated slightly
In Sep 2026

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