The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Experts say that ongoing labor, climate and transportation pressures may keep grocery prices high this year, with a few exceptions.

Why parking your cash in low-yield accounts could be costing you, and smarter alternatives that preserve liquidity while boosting returns.

With the RBA showing stronger resolve to rein in inflation, banks will more likely than not be lifting home loan rates again in a few months, economists say.

If your total at checkout keeps jumping, it’s tempting to blame the economy and call it a day. But for a lot of shoppers, the bigger culprit isn’t the price of milk or eggs—it’s the way the cart has quietly changed. A few “small” upgrades here, a couple extra trips…

The prospect of a cash rate increase on Tuesday changed dramatically over the past month. One wonders if the Reserve Bank listened more to the commentariat than the data

Can AI forecast inflation? See what ChatGPT and Claude predicted about prices, tariffs and wallets -- as well as where experts say they missed the mark.

Our phones are cluttered with apps we rarely use, and downloading yet another app for a grocery store can feel like unnecessary digital bloat. However, modern grocery apps have evolved beyond simple digital coupon clippers. In 2026, the major chain apps have become essential tools for inventory management and inflation…

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Shrinkflation—the practice of downsizing a product while keeping the price the same—has evolved from a subtle trick into a standard industry operating procedure. In 2026, manufacturers are no longer just shaving off a few grams; they are fundamentally altering the utility of staple products. This stealth inflation is particularly damaging…