Australia Inflation Expectations Rise to Highest Since 2023
Australia's expected inflation rate rose to 5.0% in June, the highest level since July 2023, according to a survey released by the Melbourne Institute.
May consumer inflation expectations were at 4.1%
Inflation expectations were at 4.4% this time last year
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