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

Written by Stella Huangfu, Associate Professor, School of Economics, University of Sydney

Inflation is moving in the right direction, but new figures released today may not be soft enough to trigger a cut in official interest rates in August.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics released the June quarter consumer price index (CPI) data, providing a timely update on how price pressures are tracking as the Reserve...

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RBA raises interest rates as inflation pressures remain high
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Inflation slows again — but is it enough for the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates?

What the RBA wants Australians to do next to fight inflation – or risk more rate hikes

Why cheaper power alone isn’t enough to end energy poverty in summer

RBA raises interest rates as inflation pressures remain high

New research shows Australians support buying local for different reasons – and not all will pay more

NZ’s $2.5 billion shoddy building bill: how to fix the ‘build now, fix later’ culture

ASIC flags $40 million in refunds after review of risky financial products

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

How Coaching is Combating Mental Health Stigma for Individuals

Measuring Transportation Performance through Relevant Metrics

Australian women are more educated than men, but gender divides remain at work

Payroll Under Pressure: Why Mid-Sized SMEs Struggle to Keep Pay Accurate

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

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