Economy

Australia's Inflation Holds Steady at 2.4% in March, Core Measures Show Slight Easing

Australia's Inflation Rate Unchanged

According to the latest report from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Australia's monthly consumer price index (CPI) maintained an annual pace of 2.4% in March, mirroring February's figures.

Core Inflation Measures Dip Slightly

The CPI, excluding volatile items and holiday travel, recorded a slight decrease to 2.6% in March from February's 2.7%. Additionally, the "trimmed mean," a core inflation measure designed to minimize the impact of irregular price changes, remained steady at an annual rate of 2.7%.