Australia’s monthly CPI was unchanged at 2.1% yoy in October, below expectations of a rise to 2.5% yoy. This marks the lowest annual inflation rate since July 2021. Core inflation metrics presented mixed signals, with CPI excluding volatile items and holiday travel slowing from 2.7% yoy to 2.4% yoy. However, trimmed mean CPI, a preferred […]
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