Australia CPI eases to 3.8% in June, lessening RBA rate‑hike pressure

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Australia’s consumer‑price index for the 12 months to June 2026 fell to a headline 3.8% year‑on‑year, down from 4.0% in May. The trimmed‑mean core inflation rate stayed at 3.6% year‑on‑year. A sharp 10.9% drop in fuel prices drove much of the slowdown, while housing costs remained a major pressure, rising 6.8% over the year. The Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate is 4.35% after three hikes this year, but Governor Michele Bullock said the board remains ready to raise rates further if inflation does not ease. Markets responded by cutting the probability of an August rate increase to around 4% from about 21%, and the Australian dollar slipped 0.4% to US$0.6949. Three‑year government bond yields fell 10 basis points to 4.48%. The ASX rallied on the softer data, though analysts note that underlying price pressures, especially in housing and electricity, remain elevated.

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Australian Bureau of Statistics · Australian Securities Exchange · Australian dollar · Australian housing market · Commonwealth Bank of Australia · HSBC Australia · Michele Bullock · RBA · Reserve Bank of Australia

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[● 15 SOURCES] Australian headline CPI fell to 3.8% year‑on‑year in June 2026. edge-forex.com · time.news · regionillawarra.com.au · masterbuilders.com.au · www.negocios.com · +8 more
[● 15 SOURCES] The trimmed‑mean core inflation rate was 3.6% year‑on‑year in June 2026. time.news · regionillawarra.com.au · masterbuilders.com.au · www.negocios.com · econotimes.com · +8 more
[● 2 SOURCES] The Australian Securities Exchange rose to a five‑month high after the inflation data.
[● 3 SOURCES] Housing costs rose 6.8% year‑on‑year, the largest contributor to overall inflation in June 2026. regionillawarra.com.au · www.eeo.com.cn
[● 9 SOURCES] Fuel prices fell about 10.9% in June 2026. time.news · regionillawarra.com.au · masterbuilders.com.au · www.negocios.com · econotimes.com · +2 more
[● 6 SOURCES] The Australian dollar fell about 0.4% to US$0.6949 after the CPI release. mix929.com · wdez.com · jack1065.com · wixx.com · wkzo.com · +1 more
[● 6 SOURCES] RBA Governor Michele Bullock said the board remains prepared to raise rates if inflation doesn't ease. eliteagent.com · masterbuilders.com.au · time.news · regionillawarra.com.au · www.riverineherald.com.au
[● 6 SOURCES] Markets cut the probability of an August RBA rate hike to around 4% from about 21% after the data release. mix929.com · wdez.com · jack1065.com · wixx.com · wkzo.com · +1 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Australian import prices surged 5.7% quarter‑on‑quarter in Q2 2026, driven by a 47.1% rise in petroleum and related products. www.actionforex.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Housing costs rose 6.8% year‑on‑year in June 2026. regionillawarra.com.au · www.eeo.com.cn · masterbuilders.com.au