The Latest Inflation News Says We Still Have A Problem!

August 29, 2024 00:08:45
The Latest Inflation News Says We Still Have A Problem!
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The Latest Inflation News Says We Still Have A Problem!

Aug 29 2024 | 00:08:45

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Show Notes

The RBA has said that the battle to control inflation is not yet over, and the latest data from the ABS, the monthly CPI report for July came out today and confirms that inflation does remain a problem. The monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) indicator rose 3.5 per cent in the 12 months to July 2024, down from 3.8 per cent in June. The annual trimmed mean movement was 3.8% in July, down from 4.1% in June. But still well above the target range. The monthly indicator is not as reliable. It covers only about 60 to 70 per cent […]

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