AUSTRALIA (Q1) CPI QOQ ACTUAL: 1.4% VS 0.6% PREVIOUS;EST 1.4%

Australia's Q1 CPI rose 1.4% quarter-on-quarter, matching estimates and accelerating from the previous 0.6%, signaling persistent inflationary pressures. The print reinforces expectations that the RBA may maintain a higher-for-longer rate stance, supporting the Australian dollar and putting downward pressure on bond prices due to yield repricing. Markets are particularly sensitive to the inflation trajectory as it directly influences RBA policy expectations, with Australian 10-year bond yields likely to react sharply. Equities, especially interest-rate-sensitive sectors like utilities and real estate, may face headwinds amid elevated inflation and tighter monetary policy assumptions. Traders will focus on the upcoming RBA meeting minutes and the labor cost index data for confirmation of hawkish bias.

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