Cooling Australian Inflation Locks In August Rate Cut
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 30 2025
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Source: WSJ
Inflation Trends: Australia's inflation rate eased in the second quarter, with consumer prices rising 0.7% quarterly and 2.1% annually, compared to a 0.9% rise in the previous quarter.
Interest Rate Speculation: The easing inflation has increased expectations that the central bank may implement its third interest rate cut next month.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
