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Australia's second-quarter inflation drops to lowest since March 2021, supporting case for rate cut
Australia’s headline inflation rate in the second quarter of the year slipped to its lowest point since March 2021, coming in at 2.1% year over year, compared to 2.4% in the preceding period. This was lower than the 2.
Higher CPI Inflation In June Encourages Focus On Margins
CPI inflation rose faster than expected, aligning with forecasts for higher inflation in the coming months. Check out what investors need to know.
June CPI Report: What to Expect From Tuesday’s Inflation Report
Consumer inflation likely accelerated in June, as the Trump administration's tariffs start to push up prices. The Labor Department's consumer-price index for last month is due at 8:30 a.m. ET Tuesday.
UK CPI inflation unexpectedly rises to 3.6% in June
Britain's annual rate of consumer price inflation unexpectedly rose to its highest in over a year at 3.6% in June, up from 3.4% in May, above economists' expectations in a Reuters poll for the rate to remain unchanged,
Australia’s Inflation Cooldown: June CPI Eases to 2.1%, Lowest Since 2021
Rising by 0. 7% on the quarter and 2. 1% on the year, Australias Consumer Price Index for the June 2025 quarter showed the slowest annual pace since early 2021. Following a string of easing prints throughout the past year,
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June CPI: Inflation Rises Again, Fed Will Wait
Core inflation eases, but rising headline CPI and energy costs keep inflation concerns alive. Click for our full review of the latest data and its implications.
UK CPI inflation rises to 3.6% in June
Britain's annual rate of consumer price inflation rose to 3.6% in June from 3.4% in May, above economists' expectations in a Reuters poll for the rate to remain unchanged, official figures showed on Wednesday.

Inflation accelerated in June as the Fed weighs the impact of tariffs in rate cut timing

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the consumer price index (CPI), a popular inflation gauge, increased in June to 2.7% on an annual basis as prices rose for consumers.

In The Motley Fool's Latest Research, Core Inflation Is at 2.9% -- Here's Why Investors Should Pay Attention to This Important Number

Along with weakening employment data and uncertainty from new tariffs, the latest inflation number puts the Federal Reserve ...

Week Ahead: US CPI Inflation at the Forefront of the Macro Space

In addition to ongoing US trade tariff developments, the key macroeconomic print to watch this week will be the June US CPI inflation data (Consumer Price Index).

RBA risk falling below inflation target band when quarterly CPI numbers released

The RBA now faces a “real risk” of inflation dropping below its preferred target band of 2-3 per cent if the trend continues.

Inflation slows again — but is it enough for the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates?

Today’s figures confirm inflation is easing, but not as quickly as the bank would like. With the underlying rate still above ...

Australia Q2 inflation surprises on low side, heralds rate cut

Australian consumer prices grew at the slowest pace in over four years in the June quarter, data showed on Wednesday, while ...
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If inflation undershoots the RBA’s target band, Bullock faces hard questions

Inflation is now at risk of falling below the Reserve Bank's target band — continuing the bank's record of failure over the ...

Subdued core inflation and sub-4% headline inflation leave room for easing, says MER

India’s CPI inflation fell to 2.1% in June, offering rate cut room. But trade uncertainties, slow credit, and weak investment ...