Inflation Falls Within Target Range
Inflation falls to within RBA's target limit but economists cautious about overall picture, ASX closes lower
The annual rate of headline inflation fell to 2.7 per cent in August, down from 3.5 per cent in July. The Australian share market closed lower. Look back on the day's events and insights with our specialist business reporters.
Inflation officially within RBA's target band
Down from 3.5% in July and marking the lowest reading since August 2021, the monthly data means inflation finally sits within the RBA ’s 2-3% inflation target band. However, the fight against inflation hasn’t been won yet, with the central bank putting less onus on the more volatile monthly figures compared to the quarterly data.
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