Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Australian Inflation Cools, Raising Rate Cut Expectations
Inflation in Australia slowed down, meaning prices aren't rising as fast.
This makes it more likely the country's central bank will lower interest rates in August.
Lowering rates can help the economy grow.
The slowdown in inflation was seen across different areas like housing and services.
Experts predict the central bank may cut rates to support economic growth because of slower economic momentum and a rise in unemployment.
Australia's inflation slowed significantly in June, fueling expectations of interest rate cuts.
Headline inflation rose 2.1% year-on-year, below forecasts.
Core inflation fell to 2.7%, the lowest since mid-2021.
Market anticipates a near 100% chance of an August rate cut.
Easing price pressures were seen in housing, healthcare, and services.
- Who
- Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA).
- What
- Australian inflation slowed sharply, increasing expectations of interest rate cuts.
- When
- June Quarter data released July 30.
- Where
- Australia
- Why
- Softer inflation data and a weak growth outlook prompted expectations.
- Headline Inflation (YoY)
- 2.1%
- Core Inflation (Annual)
- 2.7%
- RBA Rate Cut Probability
- Near 100% chance in August
- GDP Growth (Q1)
- 1.3% YoY
- Unemployment Rate (June)
- 4.3%