# Australia’s monthly CPI inflation steadies at 2.5% YoY in January vs. 2.6% expected

> Australia's monthly CPI rose 2.5% year on year in January, in line with December and below the 2.6% market forecast. The Australian dollar traded 0.14% higher against the US dollar at 0.6351 after the release.

- Date: 2025-02-26 · published 2025-02-26T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Australia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/26339-australia-s-monthly-cpi-inflation-steadies-at-2-5-yoy-in-january-vs-2-6-expected
- Commodities: [Australian Dollar (USD per AUD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/AUDUSD.md)

## Why it matters

Softer inflation supports the view that the RBA can keep easing gradually, which limits Aussie strength. The impact on feed prices is minimal because the data is domestic and the currency reaction was small.

## Read by commodity

- AUDUSD: neutral

## Sources

- fxstreet.com: https://www.fxstreet.com/news/australias-monthly-cpi-inflation-steadies-at-25-yoy-in-january-vs-26-expected-202502260034

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