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Australian Consumer Confidence Plummets Amid Inflation Woes

10/8/2025

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Australian consumer confidence fell to a six-month low in October, at 92.1.
Inflation concerns and rising home prices contributed; inflation at 3% year-on-year in August.
House price expectations hit a 15-year high, with over 75% predicting gains next year.
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) faces pressure to maintain rates; job advertisements fell for third straight month, unemployment expectations remain stable.

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Story summary

Australian consumer confidence fell to a six-month low in October, at 92.1.
Inflation concerns and rising home prices contributed; inflation at 3% year-on-year in August.
House price expectations hit a 15-year high, with over 75% predicting gains next year.
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) faces pressure to maintain rates; job advertisements fell for third straight month, unemployment expectations remain stable.