Economists expected monthly inflation to fall yesterday. Instead, it rose.

EY Chief Economist Cherelle Murphy talks to Sean Aylmer about what it all means for interest rates.

Economists expected monthly inflation to fall yesterday. Instead, it rose. EY Chief Economist Cherelle Murphy talks to Sean Aylmer about what it all means for interest rates.

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Interview: Why the Reserve Bank's job just got a little harder

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Thursday 30 July 2026

Softer than expected inflation figures raise hopes of an end to the rate hiking cycle. 
The local sharemarket surges one per cent and is now not far off its all-time high
Qantas’s new Project Sunrise plane sets a record for a non-stop flight
The corporate watchdog tells customers to check their offset accounts to make sure they are getting what banks promise
Rio Tinto’s boom earnings and dividend

 

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Thursday 30 July 2026
Softer than expected inflation figures raise hopes of an end to the rate hiking cycle.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The local sharemarket surges one per cent and is now not far off its all-time high</li>
<li aria-level="1">Qantas&rsquo;s new Project Sunrise plane sets a record for a non-stop flight</li>
<li aria-level="1">The corporate watchdog tells customers to check their offset accounts to make sure they are getting what banks promise</li>
<li aria-level="1">Rio Tinto&rsquo;s boom earnings and dividend</li>
</ul>
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Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news, and join our free <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">daily newsletter here</a>.&nbsp;
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Heading to the Mumbrella Finance Marketing Summit on August 12? <a href="http://mumbrella.com.au/finance">Buy your tickets here</a>.
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And don&rsquo;t miss the latest episode of <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/">How Do They Afford That?</a>, exploring the ten things wealthy people don&rsquo;t waste money on. Get the episode from <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-do-they-afford-that/id1644255235">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1EW5WRlRh7MovSBNkk6dG8?si=b2203ec2fa934a14">Spotify</a> or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Low inflation to end rate hikes?; Qantas record flight; ASIC warning on offset accounts

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The June quarter inflation figures came in below expectations, easing pressure on the Reserve Bank ahead of its next meeting. But the fight against inflation is far from over.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Warren Hogan, Managing Director of EQ Economics and Economic Advisor at Judo Bank, about why the latest inflation data was better than feared, why business cost pressures remain intense, what could reignite inflation, and why he believes the Reserve Bank may still have to lift interest rates again.

The June quarter inflation figures came in below expectations, easing pressure on the Reserve Bank ahead of its next meeting. But the fight against inflation is far from over. Sean Aylmer speaks with Warren Hogan, Managing Director of EQ Economics and Economic Advisor at Judo Bank, about why the latest inflation data was better than feared, why business cost pressures remain intense, what could reignite inflation, and why he believes the Reserve Bank may still have to lift interest rates again.

Q+A: Has the Reserve Bank won the battle against inflation?

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Afternoon Report | ASX surges on softer inflation numbers

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Interview: Why the Reserve Bank's job just got a little harder

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