That is lower than the +1.1% forecast.
This might further confuse the issue on when the RBA is likely to hike rates, June or August. Yesterday’s minutes had the market tending back towards June but with upward pressure on wages seemingly easing, the RBA might wait a month or so for a bit more evidence (definitely should wait in my opinion).
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