# Australia's inflation drops again to 2.4 per cent in February, ASX gains ground — as it happened - ABC News

> Australia's February inflation eased to 2.4%, slightly below expectations, and the ASX 200 closed up 0.7%. The Australian dollar was roughly flat at 63.06 US cents. Spot gold traded near US$3,015 an ounce and Brent crude near US$74.48 a barrel.

- Date: 2025-03-25 · published 2025-03-25T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Australia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/25850-australia-s-inflation-drops-again-to-2-4-per-cent-in-february-asx-gains-ground
- Commodities: [Australian Dollar (USD per AUD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/AUDUSD.md)

## Why it matters

Softer inflation supports the case for RBA easing, which can weigh on the AUD over time, though the day's currency move was negligible.

## Read by commodity

- AUDUSD: neutral

## Sources

- abc.net.au: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-26/asx-markets-business-live-news-march-26-2025/105095588

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