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Breaking: Australian economy grows faster than expected, raising rate hike risk
Australia📈 EconomyCenter6 hr. ago

Breaking: Australian economy grows faster than expected, raising rate hike risk

Australia's economy showed stronger-than-expected growth in the June quarter, rising 0.4 percent compared to economists' forecast of 0.3 percent. Annual growth reached 2.1 percent, surpassing the projected 1.8 percent. This improved performance has increased the likelihood of an interest rate hike by the Reserve Bank of Australia, with traders now estimating a 60 percent chance of a September increase.

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ABC News (Australia) logoABC News (Australia)State / PublicCenter6 hr. ago
Breaking: Australian economy grows faster than expected, raising rate hike risk

Australia's economy showed stronger-than-expected growth in the June quarter, rising 0.4 percent compared to economists' forecast of 0.3 percent. Annual growth reached 2.1 percent, surpassing the projected 1.8 percent. This improved performance has increased the likelihood of an interest rate hike by the Reserve Bank of Australia, with traders now estimating a 60 percent chance of a September increase.

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