Australia Annual Inflation Rises to 4.3% in September
Australia's annual inflation rate accelerated to 4.3% in September 2026, up from 4.0% in August. This figure exceeded market expectations of 4.2% and represents the highest level of consumer price growth since March. The higher-than-anticipated reading places inflationary pressures significantly above the Reserve Bank of Australia’s target range of 2%–3%. This development may influence future monetary policy decisions as the central bank seeks to bring inflation back within its preferred corridor.
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