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Australian economy “flat” amid global volatility

The data shows a drop to zero in the per capita growth rate, under conditions of rising inflation, a continuing cost-of-living crisis and low levels of corporate investment, except for AI-related data ... Read More

Australia's annual growth hits two-year high in Q3, markets weigh risk of rate hike

Australia's economy grew at the fastest annual pace in two years in the September quarter, fuelled by business, government and consumer spending as markets wagered the next move in interest rates ... Read More

Australian economy extends growth streak despite softer-than-expected GDP in Q3

Australia's economy grew by 0.4% in the third quarter of 2025, marking its 16th consecutive quarter of GDP expansion. While this followed an upwardly revised reading for Q2, it fell short of market ... Read More

GDP growth slower than expected in September quarter, RBA says inflation strategy 'absolutely not' a failure — as it happened

Australia's economy expanded 0.4 per cent in the September quarter, coming in below forecasts. But economists say the detail is stronger than the headline indicates. Look back on how the trading day ... Read More

Australian economic growth is solid but not spectacular. Rate cuts are off the table

Australia’s economy grew by a softer-than-expected 0.4% in the September quarter, slowing from 0.6% growth in the June quarter. It confirms the recovery is tracking forward but without strong momentum ... Read More