★Australian Inflation Was Elevated Even Before Iran Oil Shock
Strategic Analysis // Ian Gross
"Australia's persistent inflation, even before the recent oil shock, signals that price pressures are deeply embedded. This makes the Reserve Bank's job harder, potentially leading to higher interest rates for longer to cool the economy. For investors, this means continued volatility and a challenging environment for growth assets."
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Australia's inflation numbers for February show prices were already stubbornly high, even before the Middle East started throwing wrenches into global oil supply. Looks like they've got some home-grown price pressures to contend with, not just the usual geopolitical drama.
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