Fuel Price Shock Drives Inflation Concerns In Australia
AMP Capital Chief Economist Shane Oliver stated that inflation was already above target before the Middle East conflict. Leader Angus Taylor attributed the increase to government spending and the fuel crisis caused by the war in the Middle East. Three protesters reportedly attempted to disrupt a business breakfast involving the Prime Minister. The surge has led to market speculation regarding the Reserve Bank of Australia's upcoming interest rate decision on Tuesday. Bond market signals suggest a potential rate increase is the most likely outcome. The report was discussed by Sarah Dingle and Kate Patterson on ABC News Radio. Even when excluding the impact of higher fuel prices, inflation remained above 3 percent at approximately 3.5 percent. The Australian dollar rose approximately 1.2 percent to trade at 72.02 US cents.
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“AMP Capital Chief Economist Shane Oliver says inflation was already above target levels before the Middle East conflict. And we're also seeing almost daily updates of things going up in price and the Reserve Bank will be very worried that this latest inflation shock will just further lock in high inflation and high inflation expectations and wage demands associated with that which will just serve to lock in inflation at higher rate.”
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“expecting prices to have risen around 1.1% in March alone, when figures are released later this morning for a 4.6% jump year on year.”
“The Australian Bureau of Statistics is set to release data this morning that's likely to show inflation hitting its highest level in two and a half years.”
“Around about 3.6% is expected. So rising rents and new build prices for housing is what on the drivers there. Look most banks now expect a rate hike next week”
“economists are forecasting headline inflation to rise around to 4.9% with petrol up 37% in March. The core measure is also tipped to come in above the Reserve Bank's forecast, while housing costs, including rents, continue to climb.”
“your rate of inflation went to 4.6% from 3.7%, so still a big rise.”
“Inflation has spiked by 1.1% to 4.6% in the March quarter, its highest level in two and a half years. It factors in the oil price spike resulting from the Iran War”
“Racism in Australia is rising. For First Peoples, it rose with the failed voice referendum. For Jewish, Muslim, Arab, Palestinian and Israeli communities, it rose after the 7 October attacks and the war in Gaza.”
“The opposition says the Albanese government can't blame international factors for the rise in inflation. Latest data shows inflation rose to 4.6% over the year to March.”
“Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned inflation is likely to peak even higher than today's two and a half year high. Latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has shown a rise in inflation to 4.6% in March.”
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