Australian Economy

RBA begins to import inflation

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s surprise decision earlier this month to only increase the official cash rate (OCR) by 25 basis points is, as expected, starting to manifest itself with a weakening Aussie dollar (AUD). Most economists had expected a 50 basis point rise. At 2.60 percent, the OCR sits

Australian Economy

RBA increases rates 25 bps to 2.60 percent

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has today increased the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 2.60 percent. Most of the market was expecting a 50 basis point rise. This is the sixth consecutive rate hike this year as the RBA continues to normalise interest rates and start

Australian Economy

Australia’s CPI Indicator hits 6.8 percent in August

The new Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Monthly CPI Indicator has shown headline Inflation in Australia had hit 7.0 percent in the year to July, and 6.8 percent in the year to August. Prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages have risen at 9.3 percent per year, helped by fruit and