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Latest news: Inflation and Deflation

Mortgage arrears hit three-year high amid uncertainty

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

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

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

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

Chalmers eyes soft landing amid budget criticism

Chalmers eyes soft landing amid budget criticism

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.

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All eyes on inflation data for clues to next rates move

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.

Slower US consumer price growth boosts rate cut hopes

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

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

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.

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Fuel hits new high as oil and Aussie dollar diverge

Fuel hits new high as oil and Aussie dollar diverge

Fuel hits new high as oil and Aussie dollar diverge

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

'Untenable' student debt hikes by thousands of dollars

'Untenable' student debt hikes by thousands of dollars

'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 to dodge United States' inflation uptick

Australia to dodge United States' inflation uptick

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 blames farmers, suppliers for higher prices

Coles blames farmers, suppliers for higher prices

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.

Prices ease but insurance and housing are still biting

Prices ease but insurance and housing are still biting

Prices ease but insurance and housing are still biting

Prices ease but insurance and housing are still biting

Consumer price growth is coming off the boil but some key essential goods and services are still painfully elevated.

Inflation rate eases to two-year low in welcome sign

Inflation rate eases to two-year low in welcome sign

Inflation rate eases to two-year low in welcome sign

Inflation rate eases to two-year low in welcome sign

A larger-than-expected slowdown in the inflation rate has all but assured there will be no change in interest rates at the Reserve Bank's meeting next week.

Inflation surprise all but confirms end to rate hikes

Inflation surprise all but confirms end to rate hikes

Inflation surprise all but confirms end to rate hikes

Inflation surprise all but confirms end to rate hikes

Economists are sounding the death knell for the sharpest interest rate tightening cycle since the 1980s after inflation dropped faster than expected.

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Slower-than-expected inflation lifts rate pause hopes

Surprisingly lower inflation growth has given mortgage holders renewed hope interest rates won't be lifted again in February.

Inflation to eat into Christmas lunches, presents: poll

Christmas will be less merry than usual for many Australians, with a union poll showing a sizeable number of people plan to spend less on lunch and presents.

RBA gift wraps end-of-year rate relief for borrowers

Borrowers have been spared more cash rate pain at the final Reserve Bank of Australia policy meeting of the year.

Ham over fist, supermarkets face a grilling over prices

Christmas ham has become a political issue with a minister urging supermarkets to freeze its prices as the major chains face an inquiry into price gouging.

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More pain for borrowers as big banks pass on rate hike

Three of Australia's biggest banks have hiked interest rates in response to the Reserve Bank's latest cash rate increase.

Cup day rate hike extends finishing line for borrowers

Mortgage-holders have been hit with another interest rate rise as the Reserve Bank intensifies its fight against inflation.

Photo finish looms for Melbourne Cup interest rate call

Australian borrowers could be hit with another interest rate hike at a closely run Melbourne Cup Day cash rate call.

Business pressures ease in promising sign for inflation

The uptick in cost and price pressures plaguing businesses looks to have been temporary in a promising sign for the inflation outlook.

Inflation cooling to plan but fuel on RBA's watchlist

The Reserve Bank of Australia appears comfortable with the inflation outlook but there are concerns about petrol prices and a weakening Chinese economy.

Bitter news for beer lovers as tax hits pints and kegs

Australia has the third highest beer tax on the world and brewers want the federal government to stop the "out of control" increases.

Cooling inflation could keep interest rates on ice

A solid slowdown in the inflation rate could be enough to convince the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates on hold for a second consecutive month.

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