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Inflation remains low for September 2004

The All Groups CPI increased by 0.4 per cent for the September 2004 quarter. Inflation in the year to the September quarter was 2.3 per cent. Higher oil prices in the September quarter contributed to a slight increase in the CPI of 0.1 per cent. Excluding ...

Oil prices set to push September quarter CPI up

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 OCT 2004
Rising oil prices are expected to push the inflation rate higher today, giving the Reserve Bank a clearer sign of whether it should keep the brakes on interest rates. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) will publish September quarter consumer ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 OCT 2004
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer as a rebound in US equity markets should provide the base for further local gains today. The December share price index - a key measure of trading for the day ahead - was 14 points firmer at 3720 ...

RBA speaks out on oil prices

A recent article by the RBA has reported that a sustained lift in oil prices will stunt economic growth. The article, "Oil market developments and macroeconomic implications" highlights the impact of oil prices on inflation. The RBA suggests "high oil ...

MIG announces winning bid for Chicago Skyway toll bridge

AAP  |  MONDAY, 18 OCT 2004
Macquarie Infrastructure Group today confirmed it had been selected as preferred bidder for 100 per cent of the Chicago Skyway toll bridge concession. The consortium offered the city of Chicago a total purchase price of $US1.82 billion, or $A2.5 billion ...

Return to normality for super funds: Intech

Growth-orientated super funds are on track to deliver returns in line with long-term expectations according to the latest Intech Growth Funds survey released today. The survey reported median mangers in the Intech growth funds achieved a return of 2 ...

Aust CPI rises 0.5% in June quarter

Australia\'s consumer price index rose 0.5% in the June quarter, for an annual rate of 2.5%, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said. The CPI was unrevised in the March quarter at a rise of 0.9%. The CPI for market goods and services excluding volatile ...

Costello says CPI data consistent with growing economy

Treasurer Peter Costello said today the Consumer Price Index data for the March quarter was consistent with a growing economy. "The low level of inflation is consistent with a growing economy and it puts Australia well placed among the countries of ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 APR 2004
The Australian share market is likely to find itself treading water again at the open, after another lacklustre lead from Wall Street overnight. US blue-chip stocks made gains, but the key indices did not strengthen significantly and the local market ...

CPI figures to show inflation below RBA target, economists say

AAP  |  MONDAY, 26 APR 2004
Inflationary data out this week is expected to show the headline CPI rate has dropped below the Reserve Bank's target range of two to three per cent for the first time since 1999. But economists believe it will be the lowest point of the year, with ...