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April’s inflation numbers sent mixed signals
Friday, 29 May 2026
April’s inflation reading reported a fall in the headline rate alongside a slight increase in underlying inflation as measured by the monthly version of the trimmed mean measure. The mixed messages haven’t changed market assessments that the RBA will likely keep monetary policy on hold next month.
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Mark Thirlwell has more than three decades of experience analysing the Australian and global economy, with a focus on the economic and geopolitical issues facing boards.He has held senior roles across government, financial services and policy institutions, including the Bank of England, JP Morgan and the Lowy Institute, and was previously Chief Economist at the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade). Mark holds economics degrees from Oxford and Cambridge universities and a postgraduate qualification in applied finance.
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