Inflation Drifts Lower For Now, But...

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Feb 28 2024 | 00:11:27

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Show Notes

The CPI data out today was meaningless, in terms of guiding a rate cut decision. So today I will explain why this is the case, as we go over the numbers. Alongside the main release, there was a second report on revised weights which were applied. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released its monthly inflation indicator for January, which were based on revised weights to the index, and we should also highlight that the first month of the quarter data is at best partial, as while it does provide us with an update on household durable goods the services […]

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