Overview

• Australia's annual inflation rate fell to 2.4% in February 2025, down from 2.5% in January, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
• The trimmed mean measure of core inflation also eased to 2.7%, reflecting a continued moderation in price pressures.
• Electricity prices and slowing housing inflation were key contributors to the softer growth in consumer prices.
• The monthly consumer price index (CPI) remained flat in February compared to January, signaling stability in short-term price changes.
• The Reserve Bank of Australia will make its next interest rate decision on April 1, marking the first under its new dual-board governance structure.