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IMF Forecasts Australian Inflation to Remain Above Target Until 2027

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The International Monetary Fund forecast that Australian inflation is expected to remain above the Reserve Bank of Australia's target range until the end of 2027, slowing from four per cent this year to 3.1 per cent in 2027. The IMF noted that only six developed countries are forecast to have higher inflation than Australia in 2026, including Greece, Lithuania, and Croatia. The Reserve Bank of Australia recently raised its cash rate to 4.6 per cent, citing concerns that inflation was not easing quickly enough.

From macleayargus.com.au

Why it matters

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Persistent global supply shocks, including the Middle East conflict, the AI boom, and a super El Nino, are pushing up prices for commodities and technology products. These factors require the Reserve Bank of Australia to potentially accept higher unemployment and lower economic growth to manage inflation.

From macleayargus.com.au

Who's involved

  • International Monetary FundInternational Monetary Fund, which provided the inflation forecast.
  • RBAReserve Bank of Australia, which set the recent interest rate hike.
  • CroatiaCroatia, which was listed among countries with higher inflation than Australia.
  • GreeceGreece, which was listed among countries with higher inflation than Australia.
  • LithuaniaLithuania, which was listed among countries with higher inflation than Australia.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • FEDSpeculative

    The FED might adjust monetary policy due to global supply shocks driving inflation.

  • European Free Trade AssociationSpeculative

    The European Free Trade Association might see increased costs across its market due to global inflation and supply shocks.

  • Bank of EnglandSpeculative

    The Bank of England might adjust monetary policy due to global supply shocks driving inflation.

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