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Big hurdle needs to be cleared before interest rates can be cut

The easy work’s done in the inflation fight. But the missing piece before interest rates can be cut looks more elusive.

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Six interest rate cuts in the United States this year and four by August. Remember those predictions?

It was only a few months ago. Now, the market says two cuts, maybe three at most this year, and conviction is waning that they’re coming at all.

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Anthony Macdonald is a Chanticleer columnist. He is a former Street Talk co-editor and has 10 years' experience as a business journalist and worked at PwC, auditing and advising financial services companies. Connect with Anthony on Twitter. Email Anthony at a.macdonald@afr.com

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