Signs we could be reaching the endpoint of the inflationary cycle
Signs we could be reaching the endpoint of the inflationary cycle
20 October 2025
Economists are expecting annual inflation will have risen to three percent in the September quarter - up from 2.7 percent in June.
This reflects higher prices for food, power and rates - which continue to position the cost of living front of mind for households.
But ASB's Mark Smith says the three percent CPI will likely be short-lived - with a softer domestic backdrop and a lot of spare capacity in the economy.
He says that will result in inflation settling at a lower level - prompting the Reserve Bank to cut the Official Cash Rate.
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