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A snapshot of the latest in economic indicators from our Economic Services team.- 26 Mar 2025 CPI February 2025The monthly CPI indicator suggested that the annual rate of consumer price inflation ebbed 0.1ppts to 2.4% YoY in February, against market expectations of no change. Annual trimmed mean inflation, which is the RBA’s favoured measure of underlying inflation, declined 0.1ppts to 2.7%, which is very close to the mid-point of RBA target range of 2-3%.
- 20 Mar 2025 Labour Force February 2025Seasonally adjusted employment saw an unexpected drop of 52.8k in February, as fewer workers from senior age cohorts returning to work than in the previous year. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was steady at 4.1%, in line with market expectations.
- 06 Mar 2025 Building Approvals January 2025Dwelling approvals bounced a seasonally adjusted 6.3% in January, against market expectations of no change. Trend growth in dwelling approvals was -1.1% MoM, but 13.8% YoY.
All Economic Indicators
Select your preferred publication to find out more.- Balance of PaymentsRead more
Measuring economic transactions between Australia and the rest of the world.
- Building ApprovalsRead more
A breakdown of building work approved within Australia over the last month.
- CPI InflationRead more
The most recent data on consumer price inflation across Australia.
- EmploymentRead more
A snapshot of employment and participation within the Australian labour force.
- GDPRead more
Measures the total market value of all goods and services produced in Australia.
- Housing FinanceRead more
Newly approved loan commitments for borrowers for housing purposes.
- Retail TradeRead more
Domestic developments in retail trade across industry groups and states.
- Trade BalanceRead more
A summary of developments in Australian foreign trade over the most recent month.
- WagesRead more
Measuring changes in wage price indices for individual industries and states.
External Financial Resources
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Below - North Quay Terminals, Fremantle. Image courtesy of Fremantle Ports.
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