Softer inflation data through July reduced immediate market concern around further near-term tightening, although inflation remains above the RBA’s target band and policy remains data dependent. That matters for investors because it has a direct bearing on borrower cash flow, arrears and collateral performance. For borrowers, a lower risk of another near-term rate increase reduces the likelihood of an additional payment shock but does not remove the pressure from already elevated rates and cost of living conditions.
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