Faced with another high inflation result and the likelihood of a rate hike next Tuesday, Treasurer Jim Chalmers calls for "perspective" and points to external factors. newsiviewlistenLoading ABC NewsNews HomeJim Chalmers resists blame for another high inflation resultShareShare articleJim Chalmers resists blame for another high inflation resultBy economics reporter Tom CrowleyTopic:Economy. Treasurer Jim Chalmers revealed headline inflation rose 4.3 per cent in the year to the month of September, compared to 4.