Inflation

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Inflation Rollercoaster: From Surprises to Relief

Brazil Inflation - Consumer Price Index - Cost of Living Crisis - Euro Area Inflation - Food Price Inflation - Global Inflation - Inflation - Interest Rates - Monetary Policy - RBA

Inflation rates are fluctuating, impacting everything from groceries to interest rates. Dive into the world of inflation with surprising twists and turns!

Inflation rates have been on a rollercoaster ride recently, causing a mix of relief and surprises. The latest data shows a decrease in inflation to 4.3%, providing some reprieve for Albanese as he focuses on targeting supermarkets' prices. This drop in inflation ahead of the RBA's rate call suggests a potential shift in monetary policy. However, despite the easing, shoppers are still feeling the pinch of the cost of living crisis.

The unexpected low inflation readout all but confirms the end of rate hikes, marking a significant moment in the monetary tightening cycle. Treasurer Jim Chalmers emphasizes the ongoing battle against inflation, highlighting the struggles faced by Australian families. The push and pull of inflation dynamics continue, with Fed's Williams advocating for more work to bring inflation back to target.

On the global front, Brazil is experiencing fluctuations in inflation, with expectations of higher rates in December. Meanwhile, food prices are showing signs of moderation, offering a slight relief in food price inflation. In the euro area, countries in eastern Europe are grappling with the highest inflation rates, raising questions about the reasons and risks associated with the phenomenon.

As inflation remains a key focus in economic discussions, the recent developments highlight the fragile balance between economic growth and price stability. The challenge of achieving the ideal 2% inflation rate persists, with market outlooks being continuously challenged. Despite the fluctuations, the impact of inflation on daily lives and policy decisions remains a central theme in current economic landscapes.

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Inflation reprieve for Albanese as he targets supermarkets in price ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Inflation in the year to November fell to 4.3 per cent from 4.9 per cent ahead of the RBA's first rate call for the year next month.

Inflation surprise all but confirms end to rate hikes (The Canberra Times)

The fastest monetary tightening cycle since the 1980s appears to be over after a surprisingly low inflation readout...

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Inflation eases, but shoppers still feeling cost of living pinch (ABC)

There are some very faint glimmers of hope on the horizon in the cost-of-living crisis, with inflation falling to its lowest level in almost two years.

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Fed's Williams says more work needed to bring inflation back to target (Reuters)

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said Wednesday that it's still too soon to call for rate cuts as the central bank still has some ...

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers speaks to 7.30 after inflation hits two year low (ABC News)

Cost-of-living remains one of the biggest pressure points for millions of Australian families and the Albanese Government. The latest figures out today ...

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RBA rate moves “slaying the inflation dragon” – REIA (Mortgage Professional America)

According to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Australia rose by 4.3% in the 12 months leading up ...

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Jim Chalmers warns inflation fight is not over despite two-year low (Sky News Australia)

The reading is lower than markets had anticipated, however, economists warn the likelihood of an interest rate cut before June is looking unlikely. Treasurer ...

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Inflation is down sharply, but getting to exactly 2% will be tough (CNN)

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index, measured 2.6% annually in November.

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Thursday's inflation report could challenge the market outlook for big ... (CNBC)

The consumer price index is projected to have risen 0.2% in the final month of 2023, or 3.2% for the full year.

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Inflation surprise all but confirms end to rate hikes (Education – Australian Associated Press)

The fastest monetary tightening cycle since the 1980s appears to be over after a surprisingly low inflation readout reinforced the case for an end to ...

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Brazil's inflation seen higher in December, but annual rate on target ... (Reuters)

Brazil's monthly inflation probably sped up in December on higher costs of farm products and airfares, but the annual rate should have remained close to the ...

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Meat, produce prices ease food price inflation (Inside FMCG)

Food price inflation has continued to moderate, with prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages rising by 4.6 per cent annually.

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Inflation in the eastern euro area: reasons and risks (European Central Bank)

Within the euro area, countries in central and eastern Europe have recently experienced the highest inflation rates. But why, exactly? The ECB Blog looks at the ...

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