Inflation Rate in Australia remained unchanged at 2.40 percent in the first quarter of 2025 from 2.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Australia Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Inflation Expectations in Australia decreased to 4.70 percent in July from 5 percent in June of 2025. This dataset provides - Australia Inflation Expectations- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Monthly CPI Indicator in Australia decreased to 2.10 percent in May from 2.40 percent in April of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Australia Monthly CPI Indicator.

Australia Inflation Nowcast data was reported at 2.352 % in 12 May 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.344 % for 05 May 2025. Australia Inflation Nowcast data is updated weekly, averaging 3.860 % from Mar 2021 (Median) to 12 May 2025, with 216 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.209 % in 30 Jan 2023 and a record low of 0.623 % in 19 Apr 2021. Australia Inflation Nowcast data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.CEIC.NC: CEIC Nowcast: Inflation: Headline.

In May 2025, global inflation rates and central bank interest rates showed significant variation across major economies. Most economies initiated interest rate cuts from mid-2024 due to declining inflationary pressures. The U.S., UK, and EU central banks followed a consistent pattern of regular rate reductions throughout late 2024. In early 2025, Russia maintained the highest interest rate at 20 percent, while Japan retained the lowest at 0.5 percent. Varied inflation rates across major economies The inflation landscape varies considerably among major economies. China had the lowest inflation rate at -0.1 percent in May 2025. In contrast, Russia maintained a high inflation rate of 9.9 percent. These figures align with broader trends observed in early 2025, where China had the lowest inflation rate among major developed and emerging economies, while Russia's rate remained the highest. Central bank responses and economic indicators Central banks globally implemented aggressive rate hikes throughout 2022-23 to combat inflation. The European Central Bank exemplified this trend, raising rates from 0 percent in January 2022 to 4.5 percent by September 2023. A coordinated shift among major central banks began in mid-2024, with the ECB, Bank of England, and Federal Reserve initiating rate cuts, with forecasts suggesting further cuts through 2025 and 2026.

Australia Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Labour Market: Employee Jobs Index: Retail Trade data was reported at 0.022 % in 27 Jan 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.033 % for 20 Jan 2025. Australia Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Labour Market: Employee Jobs Index: Retail Trade data is updated weekly, averaging 0.011 % from Oct 2021 (Median) to 27 Jan 2025, with 171 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 61.437 % in 29 Jan 2024 and a record low of 0.000 % in 06 May 2024. Australia Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Labour Market: Employee Jobs Index: Retail Trade data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.CEIC.NC: CEIC Nowcast: Inflation: Headline.

Inflation Rate in Japan decreased to 3.30 percent in June from 3.50 percent in May of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Japan Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Australia Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Balance Sheet: RBA: Lia: Capital & Reserve Bank Reserve Fund data was reported at 0.000 % in 12 May 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 % for 05 May 2025. Australia Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Balance Sheet: RBA: Lia: Capital & Reserve Bank Reserve Fund data is updated weekly, averaging 0.684 % from Mar 2021 (Median) to 12 May 2025, with 216 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 57.677 % in 21 Oct 2024 and a record low of 0.000 % in 12 May 2025. Australia Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Balance Sheet: RBA: Lia: Capital & Reserve Bank Reserve Fund data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.CEIC.NC: CEIC Nowcast: Inflation: Headline.

Over the twelve months preceding December 2023 quarter, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Australia grew 4.1 percent. This is a drop of 3.7 percent from the previous December. The CPI measures the average change in prices of a fixed basket of goods and services, purchased by household residents in Australia's eight state and territory capital cities.

Australia Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Balance Sheet: RBA: Lia: Deposits: Others data was reported at 1.292 % in 12 May 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 1.292 % for 05 May 2025. Australia Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Balance Sheet: RBA: Lia: Deposits: Others data is updated weekly, averaging 0.430 % from Mar 2021 (Median) to 12 May 2025, with 216 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.527 % in 20 Feb 2023 and a record low of 0.000 % in 18 Nov 2024. Australia Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Balance Sheet: RBA: Lia: Deposits: Others data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.CEIC.NC: CEIC Nowcast: Inflation: Headline.

Australia Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Labour Market: Employee Jobs Index: Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste Services data was reported at 0.043 % in 27 Jan 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.005 % for 20 Jan 2025. Australia Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Labour Market: Employee Jobs Index: Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste Services data is updated weekly, averaging 0.031 % from Oct 2021 (Median) to 27 Jan 2025, with 171 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.128 % in 29 May 2023 and a record low of 0.000 % in 02 Dec 2024. Australia Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Labour Market: Employee Jobs Index: Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste Services data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.CEIC.NC: CEIC Nowcast: Inflation: Headline.

The rent price index in Australia in the first quarter of 2025 was *****, marking an increase from the same quarter of the previous year. Rent prices had decreased in 2020; in Melbourne and Sydney, this was mainly attributed to the absence of international students during the coronavirus outbreak. The current state of the rental market in Australia The rental market in Australia has been marked by varying conditions across different regions. Among the capital cities, Sydney has long been recognized for having some of the highest average rents. As of March 2025, the average weekly rent for a house in Sydney was *** Australian dollars, which was the highest average rent across all major cities in Australia that year. Furthermore, due to factors like population growth and housing demand, regional areas have also seen noticeable increases in rental prices. For instance, households in the non-metropolitan area of New South Wales’ expenditure on rent was around ** percent of their household income in the year ending June 2024. Housing affordability in Australia Housing affordability remains a significant challenge in Australia, contributing to a trend where many individuals and families rent for prolonged periods. The underlying cause of this issue is the ongoing disparity between household wages and housing costs, especially in large cities. While renting offers several advantages, it is worth noting that the associated costs may not always align with the expectation of affordability. Approximately one-third of participants in a recent survey stated that they pay between ** and ** percent of their monthly income on rent. Recent government initiatives, such as the 2024 Help to Buy scheme, aim to make it easier for people across Australia to get onto the property ladder. Still, the multifaceted nature of Australia’s housing affordability problem requires continued efforts to strike a balance between market dynamics and the need for accessible housing options for Australians.

MI Inflation Gauge MoM in Australia increased to 0.10 percent in June from -0.40 percent in May of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Australia MI Inflation Gauge MoM.

Unemployment Rate in Australia increased to 4.30 percent in June from 4.10 percent in May of 2025. This dataset provides - Australia Unemployment Rate at 5.8% in December - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.