Stronger Growth In the Rear View Mirror, Yes, But…

March 04, 2026 00:13:45
Stronger Growth In the Rear View Mirror, Yes, But…
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Stronger Growth In the Rear View Mirror, Yes, But…

Mar 04 2026 | 00:13:45

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Show Notes

Well, well, the government maybe celebrating strong economic growth figures, but it makes it more likely the RBA will increase rates sooner rather than later. So good news is perhaps also bad news. Money markets are now pricing in a 33 per cent chance of a second rate increase from the Reserve Bank later this month. According to the ABS, Australian gross domestic product (GDP) rose 0.8 per cent in the December quarter 2025 and 2.6 per cent compared to a year ago (seasonally adjusted, chain volume measure. This is the strongest pace of annual growth in three years – […]

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