Consumer confidence in housing market reduced from ‘persistent’ inflation

REA Group Senior Economist Angus Moore says the interest rate rises are “a bit sooner” than expected.

Mr Moore said inflation has been “persistent” and higher than the RBA expected, causing the housing market to be surprised.

“Both to the RBA and to the market more broadly, and that’s been a surprise to consumers, and that’s flowing through into confidence.”

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