ECONOMIC WEEK AHEAD: CPI and employment statistics conclude 2022 data
Inflation surprised in October by ticking up to 7.6%, strengthening the argument for hikes by the Reserve Bank
11 December 2022 - 17:35
This week concludes economic data releases for the year ahead of the Christmas break. Squarely in focus is the consumer price index (CPI) due on Wednesday and the quarter three employment statistics due on Thursday.
Annual consumer inflation surprised in October, ticking up to 7.6% in October from 7.5% the previous month, and above market expectations of 7.4%. The higher reading strengthened the argument for hikes by the Reserve Bank...
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