Inflation cools but rate rise risks remain

SBS On the Money

Australia's inflation rate eased in May, offering some relief to households, but sticky underlying price pressures suggest the Reserve Bank may not be finished with interest rates just yet

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Published 24 June 2026 6:14pm

Presented by Ricardo Gonçalves

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Australia's inflation rate eased in May, offering some relief to households, but sticky underlying price pressures suggest the Reserve Bank may not be finished with interest rates just yet

SBS On the Money speaks with Betashares chief economist David Bassanese about what the latest inflation figures mean for borrowers and the economy, while LGT Wealth Management's Todd Hoare breaks down a modest gain for the ASX 200, the sectors attracting investors, and why the Australian dollar has slipped to an 11-week low.

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