AU MI Inflation Expectations
Track AU MI Inflation Expectations to gauge future wage demands and price stability.
Overview
Future inflation expectations can lead to actual inflation, as employees tend to demand higher wages when they anticipate rising prices. Full reports are exclusively accessible to subscribers of the Melbourne Institute. Note that the calculation formula for this series was modified in May 2014.
Key Information
What it Measures
The percentage of consumers who anticipate changes in the prices of goods and services over the coming year.
Usual Effect
When the actual figure exceeds the forecast, it is typically favorable for the currency.
Source & Frequency
Melbourne Institute (latest release) - https://melbourneinstitute.unimelb.edu.au/ • Data is published monthly, typically on the second Thursday following the end of the month.
How Data is Derived
N/A
Also Known As
Consumer Inflation Expectations
Acronym
Melbourne Institute (MI)