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.
Inflation Warning: Australia's CPI Jumps to 3.5%, Challenging RBA Rate Cut Hopes
The latest reading from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) for September 2025 has delivered a fresh jolt to the financial markets, revealing that inflationary momentum is picking up speed.