Inflation, RBA
At 2.7%, Australian inflation is back within the RBA zone. Here’s why that matters
Australia’s inflation rate was pushed down by a 17.9% fall in electricity prices, but even the Reserve Bank’s preferred measure of “underlying inflation” is falling.
Australia: Inflation Falls Within The Target Range
The headline inflation rate has fallen within the Reserve Bank of Australia’s target range for the first time since October 2021.
Australia inflation slows to 3-yr low in Aug, core still above target
Australian consumer price inflation slowed to a three-year low in August thanks to government rebates on electricity and a drop in petrol, while core inflation hit its lowest level since early 2022 in a sign costs were cooling.
RBA governor Michele Bullock says rates won’t decrease until Australia lowers underlying inflation
The Reserve Bank has flagged Aussies are unlikely to see any reprieve in interest rates until inflation returns to “sustainable” levels.
Both headline and underlying inflation ‘coming down’ in Australia
Deloitte Access Economics Lead Partner Pradeep Philip says both headline and underlying inflation are “coming down” in Australia.
Australian Inflation Rate Slides to 2.7% in August and into the RBA Target Range
Aussie inflation slows to 2.7%, influencing AUD/USD movement. Softer CPI sparks RBA rate cut speculation, with US home sales data key to the pair’s next move.
Australia, central bank and rates
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Australia CPI Inflation Slows to 3-Year Low of 2.7%
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian consumer price inflation slowed to a three-year low in August due to government rebates on ...