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Data from Australian Bureau of Statistics. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
AustraliaAustralia Median CPI MoM fell to 0.3% in June 2026
Australian Bureau of StatisticsMonthlyReleased July 2026
Australia Median CPI MoM fell to 0.3% in June 2026, released July 2026, down 0.6% from May's 0.9% reading. The reading matched expectations.
Latest Release
0.3
Actual
0.3
Consensus
0.9
Previous
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THE RELEASE
Median CPI MoM (Australia) was reported at 0.3% in July 2026. This matched the market consensus of 0.3% exactly. The reading fell from the previous value of 0.9%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through July 2026.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for August 26, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include RBA Hauser Speech (Aug 19) and RBA Hauser Speech (Aug 19).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update July 2026.
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About Median CPI MoM — Australia
DEFINITION
Australia's Median CPI MoM for June came in at 0.300000%, matching estimates and down from May's 0.400000%. The slower inflation pace indicates a modest easing in price pressures month-over-month. Market participants will watch upcoming data for further clues on the Reserve Bank of Australia's policy direction. Updated 7/29/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Inflation prints feed directly into central-bank policy expectations and real-yield calculations, and are among the most rate-sensitive releases on the calendar. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Jun 2026): actual 0.3 %, consensus 0.3 %.
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Economic Calendar - AU Events
| Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:30 | AU | Westpac Consumer Confidence Index | 88.9 | 83.9 | 81.7 | 84.45 | Medium |
| 00:30 | AU | Westpac Consumer Confidence Change | 6 | 4.1 | -2.6 | 0.70 | High |
| Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 01:30 | AU | Wage Price Index YoY | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.20 | Low | |
| 01:30 | AU | Wage Price Index QoQ | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.80 | Low | |
| Thursday, August 20, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 01:00 | AU | Consumer Inflation Expectation | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.05 | Low | |
| 01:30 | AU | Participation Rate | 67 | 66.9 | 66.85 | Low | |
| 01:30 | AU | Unemployment Rate | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.50 | Medium | |
| 01:30 | AU | Employment Change | 76.3 | 15 | -3.05 | Medium | |
| 23:00 | AU | S&P Global Composite PMI | 53.2 | 51.9 | 50.80 | Low | |
| 23:00 | AU | S&P Global Services PMI | 53.6 | 52.5 | 51.40 | Medium | |
| 23:00 | AU | S&P Global Manufacturing PMI | 52 | 50.9 | 50.70 | Medium | |