Week in review
- Australia CPI inflation rose to 7.3% y/y in 3Q
- European Central Bank raised policy rate by 75bps to 2.0%
- U.S. PMI for manufacturing fell to 49.9
Week ahead
- RBA policy meeting
- U.S. Federal Reserve policy meeting
- U.S. nonfarm payrolls and labour market report
Thought of the week
Prices in Australia rose more than expected in the third quarter. Compared to a year ago, prices were up 7.3% and core measures of inflation were up 6.1%. This is high by historical comparisons, but not the same as the double-digit price rises being felt in Europe and the UK. However, Australian prices are likely to continue to rise in the fourth quarter with the impact of flooding hitting food prices, the fuel excise tax relief expiring, and the fading drag of support for utilities. Moreover, inflation is no longer something that is just being inflicted on the economy by global factors and a weak currency. This week’s chart shows the acceleration of both tradeable and non-tradeable inflation. The lift in non-tradeable inflation suggests more momentum in domestic inflation pressures than may have been assumed as businesses pass on rising costs to end consumers. The higher inflation number doesn’t change the outlook for the RBA in our view, we still expect slower but not lower rate hikes and 25bps moves given the lag in policy impact.
Domestic inflation pressures growing sharply
Year-over-year
Source: ABS, FactSet, J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Data reflect most recently available as of 28/10/22.
All returns in local currency unless otherwise stated.
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