29.10.202500:30:00UTC+00Australia's Trimmed Mean CPI Reaches 3.0% in Third Quarter

Australia's annual Trimmed Mean Consumer Price Index (CPI) witnessed a notable rise in the third quarter of 2025, marking an increase to 3.0% from the previous quarter's rate of 2.7%. This upsurge in the trimmed mean CPI, a key indicator that strips out volatile items to provide a clearer picture of underlying inflation trends, reflects increased inflationary pressure within the Australian economy over the past year.

The data, updated on October 29, 2025, highlights a rising trajectory in inflation when compared year-over-year. In the second quarter of 2025, this indicator had already shown a moderate pace at 2.7%, contrasting with the new height it reached in the third quarter. This escalation indicates a notable shift from last year’s levels and could potentially influence monetary policy decisions by the Reserve Bank of Australia in efforts to manage economic stability.

As Australia continues to navigate through evolving economic dynamics, the uptick in the trimmed mean CPI underscores important trends in consumer price movements. Analysts and policymakers will be watching closely to ascertain the long-term implications of these inflationary changes on the broader economy.