SYDNEY, Oct 26 (Reuters) - The Australian dollar AUD=D4 jumped more than half a U.S. cent on Wednesday after inflation figures were slightly better than expected, reinforcing views of a steady interest rate outlook for the next few months.
The Aussie dollar leapt to $0.7705 from $0.7645 before the data, gaining 0.8 percent on the day. ECONAU
The Reserve Bank of Australia holds its monthly policy meeting next week and is expected to keep rates at a record low 1.5 percent.