Monitor AU Trimmed Mean CPI q/q to gauge underlying inflation trends influencing central bank rate decisions.
Consumer prices significantly influence overall inflation rates. Inflation plays a crucial role in currency valuation, as rising prices often prompt central banks to increase interest rates to fulfill their mandate of controlling inflation. This data reflects the underlying inflation trend by weighting components and excluding anomalies.
What it Measures
Change in the prices of goods and services that consumers buy, while omitting the 30% of items that are most volatile.
Usual Effect
When the 'Actual' value exceeds the 'Forecast', it generally bodes well for the currency.
Source & Frequency
Reserve Bank of Australia (latest release) - https://www.rba.gov.au/ • Data is released quarterly, approximately 25 days after the end of each quarter.
How Data is Derived
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Also Known As
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Acronym
Consumer Price Index (CPI)