Latest Inflation Says More Rate Hikes Are Needed!

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog

Jun 24 2026 | 00:09:56

00:00 / 00:09:56

Show Notes

We got the latest inflation data from the ABS today, and while the headline rate of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 4.0%, down from 4.2% in the 12 months to April 2026, a quick look revealed a more troubling picture as the so called trimmed mean was 3.6%, up from 3.4% in the 12 months to April 2026. This is the measure the RBA tends to prefer when assessing inflation and is well above the RBA’s target. The RBA aims for inflation at the midpoint of its 2-3% target, a goal it has failed to achieve since 2021, and it […]

Other Episodes

Episode 0

May 06, 2026 • 00:18:41

Financial Realities Hit Home After The RBA Rate Hike!

On Tuesday the RBA lifted the cash rate to a stonking 4.35%, in the third move in three decisions. Those following this channel would...

Episode

July 29, 2019 • 00:21:14

Watch Out For The Bull Trap! [Podcast]

I discuss the latest in the property market with Tony Locantro from Alto Capital, based in Perth. Tony took the bet with The Kouk...

Episode 0

October 25, 2023 • 00:12:03

Is It Déjà Vu All Over Again?

With bond yields surging back to levels not seen since 2016 in recent months, there has been no shortage of comparisons between the current...