由于通货膨胀和高利率，澳大利亚4月份消费者信心下降2.4%。 Australian consumer confidence falls 2.4% in April due to inflation and high interest rates.

西太平洋银行的调查显示，由于持续的通货膨胀和12年来的高利率，4月份澳大利亚消费者信心下降了2.4％。 Australian consumer confidence has fallen 2.4% in April, according to the Westpac Banking Corp. survey, due to persisting inflation and 12-year high interest rates. 该指数已连续两年低于100，表明消费者的悲观情绪有所增加。 The index has been below 100 for over two years, indicating increased pessimism among consumers. 高通胀率和储备银行无法排除进一步加息的可能性导致信心下降。 High inflation rates and the Reserve Bank's inability to rule out further interest rate hikes have contributed to the decline in confidence. 不过，将于7月1日生效的减税措施可能会给消费者带来一些乐观情绪。 However, tax cuts due to come into effect on July 1 may provide some optimism for consumers.