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RBA Analysis Decodes the Complex Link Between Corporate Margins and Inflation
A study by the Reserve Bank of Australia dissects the relationship between profit margins, business mark-ups, and consumer prices. The findings challenge simplistic narratives about inflation, showing how margin adjustments are driven by complex shifts in costs and demand.
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Australia's Annual Inflation Cools to 4.3% in May as Fuel Price Pressures Ease
Australia's annual inflation rate reportedly eased to 4.3% in May 2026, down from 4.6% in March. While fuel price pressures moderated, housing costs and underlying inflation remain above the Reserve Bank of Australia's target band.
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Australian Dollar Weakens as Global Markets Diverge Amid Geopolitical Tensions
The Australian dollar has weakened to 0.72415 as Middle East tensions drive oil prices above $100 per barrel. Domestically, the RBA has raised interest rates to 4.35% while consumer confidence has plummeted to near 50-year lows.
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Reserve Bank of Australia lifts cash rate to 4.35 per cent in third consecutive hike
The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased the cash rate to 4.35% on May 5, 2026, marking the third consecutive hike this year as the board moves to combat persistent inflation and rising fuel costs.
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Australian Annual CPI Jumps to 4.6% in March, Intensifying RBA Rate Hike Pressure
Australia's annual inflation rate jumped to 4.6% in March 2026, driven by a record 32.8% surge in fuel prices following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Markets now expect a 76% chance of an RBA rate hike in May.