Australian dollar hits nine-week low after CPI misses forecasts
August CPI rose 0.4% versus 0.5% expected, lifting the annual rate to 4.0%. Core inflation rose 0.2% versus 0.3% forecast.
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August CPI rose 0.4% versus 0.5% expected, lifting the annual rate to 4.0%. Core inflation rose 0.2% versus 0.3% forecast.
Australia's consumer inflation accelerated in August as fuel costs jumped, while core inflation remained stubbornly high for a third month and showed little impact from four RBA rate hikes aimed at cooling demand.
Australia August RBA trimmed mean inflation at 3.6% year on year
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The Australian dollar stays above $0.71 near an eleven-week high as markets digest RBA August meeting minutes showing cash-rate guidance remains restrictive but inflation persistence risks flagged.