@thetruism · 37d ago
Stubborn inflation figures increase pressure on RBA
The latest Australian monthly Consumer Price Index indicator shows persistent inflation, reducing the likelihood of interest rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of Australia.
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- 36d agoFinancial markets repriced the risk of an RBA interest rate hike following higher-than-expected inflation data for July.
- 36d agoUnexpectedly high inflation figures derailed gains in the Australian share market.
- 36d agoAustralia's inflation rate remained at 3.5% in July, exceeding expectations and fueling fears of another interest rate hike.
- 36d agoAustralia's monthly inflation rate fell slightly to 3.5% in July, continuing to fuel concerns over potential RBA interest rate hikes.
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- Aug 26 · 4:31 PM
Evidence update
Financial markets repriced the risk of an RBA interest rate hike following higher-than-expected inflation data for July.
- Aug 26 · 2:40 PM
Evidence update
Unexpectedly high inflation figures derailed gains in the Australian share market.
- Aug 26 · 11:41 AM
Evidence update
Australia's inflation rate remained at 3.5% in July, exceeding expectations and fueling fears of another interest rate hike.
- Aug 26 · 11:40 AM
Evidence update
Australia's monthly inflation rate fell slightly to 3.5% in July, continuing to fuel concerns over potential RBA interest rate hikes.
- Aug 26 · 3:31 AM
Evidence update
New economic data indicates Australian inflation has eased, though pressure remains on the Reserve Bank of Australia.
- Aug 26 · 3:01 AM
Evidence update
Recent reports indicate inflation has fallen, though the Reserve Bank of Australia maintains a tough stance on interest rates.
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- How the Reserve Bank of Australia will act at its next policy meeting.
- The exact latest CPI reading, prior-period reading and economists’ forecast.
- Why Claim 1 is marked disputed and what the cited contradiction says.
- Whether inflation eased relative to an earlier period while still exceeding forecasts.
- Whose rate expectations changed and how strongly.
Update & correction history
- Aug 26 · 4:31 PM
Evidence update
Financial markets repriced the risk of an RBA interest rate hike following higher-than-expected inflation data for July.
- Aug 26 · 2:40 PM
Evidence update
Unexpectedly high inflation figures derailed gains in the Australian share market.
- Aug 26 · 11:41 AM
Evidence update
Australia's inflation rate remained at 3.5% in July, exceeding expectations and fueling fears of another interest rate hike.
- Aug 26 · 11:40 AM
Evidence update
Australia's monthly inflation rate fell slightly to 3.5% in July, continuing to fuel concerns over potential RBA interest rate hikes.
- Aug 26 · 3:31 AM
Evidence update
New economic data indicates Australian inflation has eased, though pressure remains on the Reserve Bank of Australia.
- Aug 26 · 3:01 AM
Evidence update
Recent reports indicate inflation has fallen, though the Reserve Bank of Australia maintains a tough stance on interest rates.
- Aug 26 · 3:01 AM
Evidence update
Australia's latest monthly CPI figures exceeded expectations, increasing the possibility of an interest rate hike by the RBA.
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