Economic calendar in Asia – Australian monthly inflation data | Forexlive

The monthly inflation data from Australia features prominently on the Reserve Bank of Australia website:

The update today is for May monthly inflation , due at 11.30 am Sydney time

0130 GMT and 9.30 pm US Eastern time
expected 6.1%, prior 6.8%

The monthly CPI indicator provides a timelier indication of inflation using the same data collected for use in the quarterly CPI. Do note though that the monthly reading includes updated prices for between 62 and 73 per cent of the weight of the quarterly CPI basket, its not the full picture. Nevertheless, as you can see, the RBA pays it attention.

The drop that is expected will be welcomed by the RBA, but its still way above the top of the 2 – 3% target band.

I am not at all sure that an improved (ie lower) CPU reading will keep the Reserve Bank of Australia from another hike next week (their meeting is July 4). Reserve Bank of Australia Deputy Governor Bullock spoke last week, and she was hawkish indeed:

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Apart from the Aussie CPI data the calendar during the session is empty. Eyes will be on the PBOC CNY reference rate at around 0115 GMT though.