25 Mar 2026
π¦πΊ AUD: Inflation Keeps Pressure on RBA
π Australiaβs CPI slowed, but still sits at 3.7% β above the 2β3% target.
β οΈ New inflation risks rising:
β’ π’ Fuel prices up ~22% β CPI spike incoming
β’ πΎ Fertilizer shortages β higher food prices ahead
β’ π Housing costs still elevated
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Key focus: May 5 RBA meeting
πΌ If inflation stays hot β rate hike likely
π½ If pressures ease β RBA may hold
π‘ Bottom line:
Inflation is not under control β AUD remains sensitive to rate expectations