Australia, inflation

Australia January consumer prices dip in the month as housing inflation slows
Australian consumer prices dipped month-on-month in January, dragged lower by a slowdown in housing costs and a drop in holiday travel, an outcome that should help reassure policymakers that inflation is heading in the right direction.
Australia’s monthly inflation ticks up in January
The Australian Bureau of Statistics’ January inflation print shows that trimmed mean inflation, which the Reserve Bank uses to measure Australia’s inflation rate, came in at 2.8 per cent, up from 2.7 per cent in December.
Australia’s Inflation Eases in January, Boosting Hopes for RBA Rate Cuts
Australias consumer prices dipped in January, offering relief to policymakers aiming to curb inflation. Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed the monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell 0.
Rate cut signals Australia has passed inflation's worst: treasurer
An interest rate cut shows Australia is pastthe worst on inflation, says treasurer:: Canberra, AustraliaJim Chalmers/Australian Treasurer“This is very welcome news for millions of Australians. This is the rate relief that Australians need and deserve.
Australia consumer price growth holds at annual 2.5% in January
Annual growth in Australian consumer prices held steady in January as a rise in electricity costs was offset by a slowdown in the important housing sector, an outcome that should reassure policymakers that inflation is heading in the right direction.
RBA needs to see more positive news on inflation before cutting again
Australia's central bank needs to see more positive news on inflation before cutting interest rates again, a top central bank ...
Rents, tariffs and other dangers that could cause inflation to rise again in Australia
Wednesday’s monthly Consumer Price Index numbers were a mixed bag for borrowers and savers wondering when the Reserve Bank of ...
The Reserve Bank Of Australia Highlights Inflation And Trade Risk In Hawkish February Cut
The RBA cut its cash rate by 25 bps to 4.10%, initiating a new easing cycle amid easing inflation. Click here to read what ...
Australia's Wesfarmers sees tariff inflation risk as profit beats forecast
Australia's biggest non-food retailer Wesfarmers said it may raise prices as a soft local dollar drives up supply costs and ...
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What’s really happening to Australia’s economy: will rate cuts make a difference?
Some analysts suggest that without immigration-driven population growth, Australia’s economy would be in recession, as the ...
Australia's central bank cuts interest rate for the first time in more than four years
The Reserve Bank of Australia on Tuesday cut benchmark interest rates for the first time in over four years, joining ranks ...
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Bullock Speech: RBA Governor speaks on policy outlook after the interest rate cut
The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to cut the OCR by 25 basis points. Australian core inflation eased in the final quarter of 2024 but remained above the RBA’s target. The Australian ...
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Australian central bank cuts benchmark interest rate for the first time since October 2020
Australia’s central bank has reduced its benchmark interest rate for the first time since October 2020 as the nation’s inflation cools MELBOURNE, Australia -- Australia’s central bank on ...
Headline inflation remained at 2.5pc in January but core inflation rose slightly
Annual headline inflation remained at 2.5 per cent in January, but core inflation increased slightly from 2.7 to 2.8 per cent ...