澳大利亚消费者信心下降至6个月低点, Australian consumer confidence drops to six-month low amid inflation concerns and delayed rate cuts.

10月,澳大利亚消费者信心下降3.5%,降至92.1,创下六个月的低点,与早先的收益相比急剧逆转。 Australian consumer confidence fell 3.5% to 92.1 in October, marking a six-month low and a sharp reversal from earlier gains. 下降是继澳大利亚储备银行决定保持利率稳定之后,澳大利亚储备银行以持续的通货膨胀压力和比预期更强劲的经济活动为由决定保持利率不变。 The decline follows the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to hold interest rates steady, citing persistent inflation pressures and stronger-than-expected economic activity. 对不断上涨的抵押贷款成本和家庭融资的担忧加剧,家庭融资子指数下降近10%,降至97.1,这是一年多来最薄弱的指数。 Concerns about rising mortgage costs and household finances intensified, with the family finances sub-index dropping nearly 10% to 97.1—the weakest in over a year. 虽然长期经济前景略有改善,但短期情绪减弱,支出意向下降。 While long-term economic outlooks improved slightly, near-term sentiment weakened, and spending intentions declined. 经济学家现在预期延迟削减利率,可能于2026年2月,因为通货膨胀仍然接近非洲区域局目标幅度的上端。 Economists now expect a delayed rate cut, possibly in February 2026, as inflation remains near the upper end of the RBA’s target range.