BOJ member flags wholesale price rises, distribution cost pressures

Australia CPI rises 4% year-on-year in May

Australia's consumer price index climbed 4% year-on-year in May 2026, signaling persistent inflation above the RBA's 2–3% target band. This data matters to AUD/USD traders because it reinforces expectations for sustained RBA policy tightness and supports the Australian dollar against lower-yielding peers.

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Australia RBA weighted median CPI rises 0.4% month-on-month

Australia's RBA weighted median CPI increased 0.4% m/m, a key inflation gauge the central bank monitors closely. This data impacts AUD/USD and other AUD pairs as it influences RBA rate-path expectations and signals domestic price pressures relevant to future monetary policy decisions.

https://x.com/financialjuice/status/2069594026093715921

Australia May CPI Falls 0.7% Month-on-Month

Australia's consumer price index declined 0.7% month-on-month in May, signaling deflation pressures. This weak inflation print weakens the AUD as it reduces expectations for near-term RBA rate hikes and signals cooling domestic demand, pressuring AUD/USD and other AUD pairs lower.

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