The "Aussie Cooling": CPI Surprise Offers Relief, but is the RBA Ready to Pivot?
In a significant update for the Australian economy, the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data has revealed a sharper-than-expected slowdown in inflation. Released this Wednesday, January 7, 2026, the figures show that headline inflation fell to 3.4% in the 12 months to November 2025.
RBNZ Governor Hawkesby’s Final Speech: Independence and Partnership in Shaping New Zealand’s Economic Future
According to the latest release from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the Consumer Price Index (CPI) — Australia’s key measure of inflation — rose 1.3% in the September 2025 quarter, bringing the annual inflation rate to 3.2%.
Australia’s CPI Rises 1.3%: The Inflation Picture at a Glance
According to the latest release from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the Consumer Price Index (CPI) — Australia’s key measure of inflation — rose 1.3% in the September 2025 quarter, bringing the annual inflation rate to 3.2%.