Inflation

Anthony Albanese speaking at the National Press Club announcing Australia fuel tax cuts and petrol price relief measures

April 2, 2026

Australia Cuts Petrol 32¢ a Litre — But “The Windfall May Fully Disappear,” Warn Economists

Australia Cuts Petrol Prices by 32¢ a Litre | KarmActive KarmActive · Fuel & Energy · Australia 2026 Fuel Policy Petrol Drops 32¢ a Litre — But the Numbers Behind the Relief

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Australia·News

Australian Pension Payments Increase $29.70 for Singles While Deeming Rate Changes Offset Gains

Age pensioners across Australia will see their payments increase from this Saturday, but changes to deeming rates mean some part-pensioners could find the boost partially offset. From September 20, the Age Pension, Disability Support Pension and Carer Payment will increase

September 17, 2025

Canada’s 1.7% Inflation: Gas Down 16.1%, Food Up 3.4%

Canada·News

Canada’s annual inflation rate slowed to 1.7% in July, down from 1.9% in June, driven largely by falling gasoline prices. This marks continued progress

RBA Signals Cautious Rate Path Despite 2.1% Inflation: Mortgage Relief Delayed as Prices Remain 41% Higher

Australia·News

Australian inflation has eased to 2.1% in June, its lowest point since March 2021, but economists warn the Reserve Bank of Australia will likely

Australia·News

RBA’s Historic 6-3 Split Vote Keeps Rates at 3.85%, Delaying $114 Weekly Mortgage Relief

In a decision that surprised both economists and financial markets, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept the cash rate on hold at 3.85%. The decision, announced on July 8, went

Sunita Somvanshi

July 9, 2025