Budget improves long‑term outlook, but inflation fight left to the RBA

Australia’s long-term budget position has improved, strengthening investor confidence despite the latest Federal Budget doing little to ease near-term inflation, CommBank economists say.

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers speaking outside Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: AAP

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