Inflation Archives - Karmactive

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September 17, 2025

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,

Canadian currency including $5, $10, $20, and $50 bills with several coins scattered on a white surface, illustrating Canada's economic situation as inflation rates fluctuate across different sectors

Canada·News

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

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 toward the Bank of Canada’s 2% target, though several key cost pressures remain stubborn beneath the

August 21, 2025

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

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

Australia·News

In a decision that surprised both economists and financial markets, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept the cash rate on hold at