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Latest news: Inflation and Deflation

Rebound fears as energy help flicks switch on inflation

Rebound fears as energy help flicks switch on inflation

Federal energy bill relief has led to a drop in monthly inflation figures, but there are warnings the measures only caused an artificial reduction.

Landlord's market as property investor lending swells

Landlord's market as property investor lending swells

Landlord's market as property investor lending swells

Landlord's market as property investor lending swells

Lending to investors continues to lead the charge and outpace home loans taken out by owner-occupiers.

Inflation steps down but ladder still steep for RBA

Inflation steps down but ladder still steep for RBA

Inflation steps down but ladder still steep for RBA

Inflation steps down but ladder still steep for RBA

A mixed set of inflation numbers are unlikely to move the needle for the Reserve Bank as it weighs interest rates and persistent price pressures.

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Families 'cutting back on food' as cost of living bites

Families 'cutting back on food' as cost of living bites

Families battling the cost-of-living crisis are going hungry waiting for an inquiry into Victoria's food security to report its findings, advocates say.

Rising cost of living hammers renters and mortgage belt

Rising cost of living hammers renters and mortgage belt

Higher rents are weighing heavily on Australians receiving government support payments as all households experience rising living costs.

Relief in sight as rates focus switches to cuts

Relief in sight as rates focus switches to cuts

Mortgage-holders appear to have avoided another interest rate hike, in a welcome development for the federal government with an election on the horizon.

Door swings shut on rate rise following inflation data

Door swings shut on rate rise following inflation data

Australia's inflation rate has clocked its first annual increase in 18 months but borrowers can breath easy as it was unlikely to trigger another rate hike.

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Pivotal inflation print to set scene for rates call

Pivotal inflation print to set scene for rates call

Pivotal inflation print to set scene for rates call

Pivotal inflation print to set scene for rates call

Eyes will be fixed on quarterly inflation data which could land hot enough to trigger a rate hike at a time when other advanced economies are talking cuts.

As Canada cuts rates, RBA doves come home to roost

As Canada cuts rates, RBA doves come home to roost

As Canada cuts rates, RBA doves come home to roost

As Canada cuts rates, RBA doves come home to roost

After hitting inflation hard and early, the Bank of Canada is already cutting rates while their dovish Australian counterparts contemplate another rate hike.

Hints on state of economy as cost relief kicks in

Hints on state of economy as cost relief kicks in

Hints on state of economy as cost relief kicks in

Hints on state of economy as cost relief kicks in

Business sector data will offer insights on the health of Australia's economy in the weeks since tax breaks and other cost-of-living support came into effect.

Greens' essential goods cap 'may lead to shortages'

Greens' essential goods cap 'may lead to shortages'

Greens' essential goods cap 'may lead to shortages'

Greens' essential goods cap 'may lead to shortages'

A Queensland Greens plan to cap prices for essential groceries is set to save households cash at the checkout but an expert has warned it may lead to shortages.

Tax cuts to help households 'catch up' to rate rises

Tax cuts to help households 'catch up' to rate rises

Tax cuts to help households 'catch up' to rate rises

Tax cuts to help households 'catch up' to rate rises

After a long wait and much political tussling, the stage three tax cuts are finally about to come into effect - and not a moment too soon.

'Whole series of data' before next rates call: RBA

'Whole series of data' before next rates call: RBA

'Whole series of data' before next rates call: RBA

'Whole series of data' before next rates call: RBA

The Reserve Bank's outlook on inflation is little changed and more data is needed to build a fuller picture of the economy, the deputy governor says.

'Painful squeeze': inflation spike renews heat on rates

'Painful squeeze': inflation spike renews heat on rates

'Painful squeeze': inflation spike renews heat on rates

'Painful squeeze': inflation spike renews heat on rates

Surprisingly strong inflation has resurrected the possibility of another interest rate hike in an unsettling development for squeezed borrowers.

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Mortgage arrears hit three-year high amid uncertainty

The number of Australians behind on their mortgage has reached a three-year high with many making repayments by dipping into savings and working more.

Rates on hold yet inflation risks remain on RBA's radar

The threat of inflation has not been neutralised and the Reserve Bank is still prepared to pull the trigger on another interest rate hike if needed.

Chalmers eyes soft landing amid budget criticism

The pressure on Australia's economy from higher interest rates justifies the decision not to deliver a "slash and burn" budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.

All eyes on inflation data for clues to next rates move

Inflation numbers due this week will capture the attention of financial markets as the central bank continues to weigh the effectiveness of its rate hikes.

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Slower US consumer price growth boosts rate cut hopes

Expectations for an interest rate cut in 2024 have been given a boost by US consumer prices increasing less than expected in April.

Rising costs won't stop that special bouquet for mum

Florists are preparing for the surge of sales ahead of Mother's Day this Sunday with people expected to spend about $1 billion on presents for their loved ones.

Child poverty worse, vulnerable face frightening choice

People forced to chose between paying for food and rent are reaching out to the Salvation Army, as concerns were raised over a jump in child poverty.

Fuel hits new high as oil and Aussie dollar diverge

Rising wholesale costs, high oil prices and a weak Australian dollar have pushed fuel prices to new highs in Australia's capital cities.

'Untenable' student debt hikes by thousands of dollars

The average student with about $26,500 in HECS debts will owe the government more than $1250 extra due to indexation.

Australia to dodge United States' inflation uptick

Australia is unlikely to experience the same inflation upturn troubling the United States, though not all economists agree Australia is better off.

Coles blames farmers, suppliers for higher prices

Coles has told a parliamentary inquiry into supermarket prices the reason behind higher costs is due to price increase requests by farmers and suppliers.

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