Published 1 day ago • loading... • Updated 6 hours agoShow Less IconInflation Gloom Prevails Despite Budget Bright Spot The improved deficit outlook comes as the Reserve Bank prepares its fourth rate increase this year, with borrowing costs expected to reach 4.6%.Summary by The West AustralianAustralia's deficit for the past financial year will be smaller than expected, but rising interest rates and stubborn inflation give little cause to celebrate.Share menu7 Articles7 ArticlesAllLeft2Center1Right2Search IconSort Icon7NEWS AustraliaLean RightFactualityOwnershipFederal budget billions of dollars better than forecastLabor is claiming a win, but all eyes are now on the looming Reserve Bank decision.6 hours ago·AustraliaRead Full ArticleABC AustraliaLean LeftFactualityOwnershipTreasurer to unveil $6 billion improvement to federal budgetJim Chalmers will today unveil a $6 billion improvement to the federal government's forecast deficit. Follow live.18 hours ago·Ultimo, AustraliaRead Full ArticlePerthNowThe West AustralianLean RightView articleCaret Right IconThe Canberra TimesLean LeftView articleCaret Right IconThe QueenslanderView articleCaret Right Icon+3 Reposted by 3 other sourcesCenterFactualityOwnershipInflation gloom prevails despite budget bright spotAustralia's deficit for the past financial year will be smaller than expected, but rising interest rates and stubborn inflation give little cause to celebrate.22 hours ago·Osborne Park, AustraliaRead Full ArticleBizTocFactualityOwnershipAustralia's Budget Deficit Billions Smaller Than Expected, Treasurer SaysThe Entire Business World on a Single Page with the Web's Most Comprehensive One-Stop Finance News Hub.1 day agoRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources7Leaning Left2Leaning Right2Center1Last Updated6 hours agoBias Distribution40% Left, 40% RightBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon40% of the sources lean Left, 40% of the sources lean Right40% RightL 40%C 20%R 40%Untracked biasFactuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageBizToc broke the news 1 day ago on Sunday, September 27, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsJim Chalmers Plus IconInflation Plus IconAustralia Plus IconShow AllSimilar News TopicsJim Chalmers Plus IconInflation Plus IconAustralia Plus IconShow All