Inflation falls to 3.4pc, eases pressure on RBA for rate rise

Black Friday sales before Christmas contributed to price falls in furniture, footwear and clothing, suggesting some of the ...

Trump says inflation data means Fed can cut interest rates

President Donald Trump welcomed December inflation figures released on Tuesday, saying they supported his push for Federal ...

US inflation holds steady, giving embattled Fed room to breathe over interest rate cuts

This past month’s inflation rate was 2.7 percent, matching November’s rate and lower than September’s 3.0 percent, according ...

Surprise inflation drop to 3.4 per cent offers relief for homeowners

Cash-strapped mortgage holders are being warned an interest rate hike in February is still possible, with experts awaiting a ...

Why the latest inflation dip 'keeps alive' interest rate hike expectations

Headline inflation has come in lower than expected. But will that mean an interest rate reprieve? Not necessarily, economists say.

Inflation cooled more than expected in November. But rate cuts remain unlikely anytime soon

The latest inflation figures are an important piece of the puzzle for the Reserve Bank ahead of its next interest rate ...

Inflation drops to 3.4 per cent, easing rate hike fears

Trimmed mean inflation – which is a measure of inflation that strips out the impact of the biggest price movements and is ...

‘Uncomfortable number’: big four banks update their February rate tip

A surprising drop in inflation will not be enough to save frustrated mortgage holders from further interest rate pain, while ...
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Nigerians cut household spending by N14tn as inflation bites hard

High inflation in Nigeria caused a N14.29tn real-term drop in household spending, eroding purchasing power and pushing millions more into poverty.

Monetary Policy: Meaning, Types, and Tools

Monetary policy guides inflation and economic growth. Learn what it means, the main types, and how central banks manage interest rates and stabilize the economy.