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Markets rally as inflation cools for third straight month

Stocks climbed to a six-month high as new figures showed price growth slowing.

By Priya Nair · 10/6/2026, 2:39:33 AM

Markets rally as inflation cools for third straight month

Equity markets rallied on Tuesday after official data showed inflation easing for the third month running.

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Analysts now expect the central bank to pause rate hikes at its next meeting.

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