Australian consumer inflation accelerated for a fourth straight month in October, a new data series showed on Wednesday, a hot result that has markets giving up hopes of more policy easing and even flirting with the idea of a hike.

The decision to keep interest rates steady was the RBA board's final interest rate decision for 2025. Its next meeting will not take place until February 2-3, so interest rates will remain at 3.6 per cent for the next two months at least.

Australias inflation rate accelerated more than expected in October, reinforcing concerns that the Reserve Bank of Australia may have limited room to continue easing monetary policy. New data from the Australian Bureau

Australia's annual inflation rate unexpectedly accelerated in October 2025, climbing to 3.8% from 3.6% in September. This figure surpassed market forecasts, which had anticipated inflation to remain steady at 3.6%. The reading keeps inflation firmly above ...

Australia’s inflation quickened in October to a seven-month high, raising questions over the pace of future rate cuts as the RBA weighs persistent price pressures.

Australia's headline inflation rate in the second quarter of the year slipped to its lowest point since March 2021, coming in at 2.1% year over year, compared to 2.4% in the preceding period. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you are.